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Overview |
Greenville University | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Greenville, IL | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,053 | 7,288 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #777 | #723 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | greenville.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Greenville University | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,998 | $19,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,998 | $19,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,658 | $10,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,442 | $18,698 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,282 | $14,858 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Greenville University | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,273 | 6,743 | ||
| Admitted | 1,214 | 4,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.4% | 65.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/24 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 811/1219 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Greenville University | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Greenville University | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,100 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $279 |
Diversity |
Greenville University | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 10% |
Students |
Greenville University | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Greenville University | Lindenwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lindenwood University is larger than than Greenville University based on total student enrollment (7,288 students vs. 1,053 students)
Greenville University vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Greenville University or Lindenwood University?
- Greenville University is 50.7% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($29,998.00 vs. $19,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.7% higher at Greenville University than Lindenwood University ($29,998.00 vs. $19,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than Greenville University ($18,698 vs. $21,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Greenville University are 1.3% lower than costs at Lindenwood University ($10,658 vs. $10,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Greenville University as Lindenwood University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Greenville University students is 50% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($22,282 vs. $14,858)
Greenville University vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Greenville University or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or Greenville University .
- The average SAT score at Lindenwood University (1043) is 21 points higher than at Greenville University (1022)
- Incoming Lindenwood University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Greenville University (22)
- Accepted freshman Lindenwood University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Greenville University (3.23)
- Greenville University has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than Lindenwood University (65.9%)
Greenville University vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Greenville 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 Greenville University.
- The graduation rate at Greenville University is higher than Lindenwood University (52% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Lindenwood University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $40,300)
- Greenville University students graduate with a $3,900 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($23,100 vs. $27,000)
- Greenville University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($238 vs. $279)
- More Greenville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindenwood University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/