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Overview |
ISU | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Normal, IL | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,683 | 7,000 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #493 | #755 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinoisstate.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,840 | $19,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,681 | $19,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,551 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,619 | $15,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
ISU | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,596 | 4,372 | ||
| Admitted | 16,899 | 3,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ISU | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $279 |
Diversity |
ISU | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
ISU | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 34% | ||
Campus |
ISU | 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
- Illinois State University is larger than than Lindenwood University based on total student enrollment (20,683 students vs. 7,000 students)
ISU vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Lindenwood University?
- Lindenwood University is 61.3% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($19,100.00 vs. $11,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24% higher at ISU than Lindenwood University ($23,681.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than ISU ($18,016 vs. $20,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 3.9% lower than costs at Illinois State University ($10,200 vs. $10,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University than Illinois State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lindenwood University students is 36.3% larger than aid received Illinois State University ($15,840 vs. $11,619)
ISU vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or ISU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois State University (1090) is 47 points higher than at Lindenwood University (1043)
- Incoming ISU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lindenwood University (23)
- Accepted freshman Lindenwood University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at ISU (3.41)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Lindenwood University (74%)
ISU vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than Lindenwood University (71% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Illinois State University earn on average $4,900 more per year than Lindenwood University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $44,100)
- Illinois State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- ISU graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindenwood University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/