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Overview |
Delta State University | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Cleveland, MS | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,556 | 7,000 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #702 | #755 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | deltastate.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delta State University | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,435 | $19,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,435 | $19,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,317 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,138 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,631 | $15,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Delta State University | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 936 | 4,372 | ||
| Admitted | 923 | 3,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.6% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1280 | 1023/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Delta State University | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delta State University | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,268 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $199 | $279 |
Diversity |
Delta State University | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
Delta State University | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Delta State University | Lindenwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lindenwood University is larger than than Delta State University based on total student enrollment (7,000 students vs. 2,556 students)
Delta State University vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delta State University or Lindenwood University?
- Lindenwood University is 126.4% more expensive to attend than Delta State University for in-state tuition ($19,100.00 vs. $8,435.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.4% higher at Lindenwood University than Delta State University ($19,100.00 vs. $8,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Delta State University than Lindenwood University ($14,138 vs. $18,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Delta State University are 22.6% lower than costs at Lindenwood University ($8,317 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University than Delta State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lindenwood University students is 83.5% larger than aid received Delta State University ($15,840 vs. $8,631)
Delta State University vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delta State University or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or Delta State University .
- The average SAT score at Lindenwood University (1043) is 73 points higher than at Delta State University (970)
- Incoming Lindenwood University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Delta State University (21)
- Accepted freshman Lindenwood University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Delta State University (3.37)
- Delta State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Lindenwood University (74%)
Delta State University vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delta State University or Lindenwood University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Lindenwood University and Delta State University.
- The graduation rate at Lindenwood University is higher than Delta State University (45% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Lindenwood University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Delta State University graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $37,700)
- Delta State University students graduate with a $7,732 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($19,268 vs. $27,000)
- Delta State University graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($199 vs. $279)
- More Lindenwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Delta State University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/