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Overview |
Fresno Pacific University | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Fresno, CA | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,032 | 7,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #589 | #755 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Brethren Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fresno.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fresno Pacific University | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,614 | $19,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,614 | $19,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,238 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,255 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,985 | $15,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Fresno Pacific University | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 832 | 4,372 | ||
| Admitted | 624 | 3,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1240 | 1023/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fresno Pacific University | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fresno Pacific University | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fresno Pacific University | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 43% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 10% |
Students |
Fresno Pacific University | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Fresno Pacific University | Lindenwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lindenwood University is larger than than Fresno Pacific University based on total student enrollment (7,000 students vs. 3,032 students)
Fresno Pacific University vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fresno Pacific University or Lindenwood University?
- Fresno Pacific University is 76% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($33,614.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76% higher at Fresno Pacific University than Lindenwood University ($33,614.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fresno Pacific University than Lindenwood University ($15,255 vs. $18,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fresno Pacific University are 10.4% lower than costs at Lindenwood University ($9,238 vs. $10,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Fresno Pacific University as Lindenwood University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fresno Pacific University students is 70.4% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($26,985 vs. $15,840)
Fresno Pacific University vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fresno Pacific University or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or Fresno Pacific University .
- The average SAT score at Lindenwood University (1043) is 55 points higher than at Fresno Pacific University (988)
- Incoming Lindenwood University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Fresno Pacific University (22)
- Accepted freshman Fresno Pacific University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Lindenwood University (3.42)
- Fresno Pacific University has a higher acceptance rate (75%) than Lindenwood University (74%)
Fresno Pacific University vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fresno Pacific 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 Fresno Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at Fresno Pacific University is higher than Lindenwood University (50% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Lindenwood University earn on average $500 more per year than Fresno Pacific University graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $43,600)
- Fresno Pacific University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Fresno Pacific University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Lindenwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fresno Pacific University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/