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Overview |
IU East | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 7,000 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | #755 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $19,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $19,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $15,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
IU East | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 4,372 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 3,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 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 | 18/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 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 18, 2025 |
Academics |
IU East | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU East | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
IU East | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 34% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Lindenwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lindenwood University is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (7,000 students vs. 3,039 students)
IU East vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Lindenwood University?
- Lindenwood University is 162.6% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($19,100.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at IU East than Lindenwood University ($20,634.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Lindenwood University ($8,837 vs. $18,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 8.4% lower than costs at Lindenwood University ($9,412 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University than Indiana University East (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lindenwood University students is 101.2% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($15,840 vs. $7,874)
IU East vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Lindenwood University (1043) is 82 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming Lindenwood University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman Lindenwood University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at IU East (3.41)
- IU East has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Lindenwood University (74%)
IU East vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East 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 IU East.
- The graduation rate at Lindenwood University is higher than Indiana University East (45% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Lindenwood University earn on average $11,200 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Lindenwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/