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Overview |
IU Northwest | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Gary, IN | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,198 | 7,000 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #882 | #755 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iun.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Northwest | 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 | $6,553 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,754 | $15,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
IU Northwest | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,915 | 4,372 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 3,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1170 | 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 |
IU Northwest | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Northwest | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,030 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU Northwest | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
IU Northwest | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 34% | ||
Campus |
IU Northwest | 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 Northwest based on total student enrollment (7,000 students vs. 3,198 students)
IU Northwest vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Northwest or Lindenwood University?
- Lindenwood University is 162.6% more expensive to attend than IU Northwest for in-state tuition ($19,100.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at IU Northwest 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 Northwest than Lindenwood University ($6,553 vs. $18,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Northwest 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 Northwest (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lindenwood University students is 80.9% larger than aid received Indiana University Northwest ($15,840 vs. $8,754)
IU Northwest vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Northwest or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or IU Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Lindenwood University (1043) is 115 points higher than at IU Northwest (928)
- Incoming Lindenwood University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU Northwest (20)
- Accepted freshman Lindenwood University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at IU Northwest (3.14)
- IU Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than Lindenwood University (74%)
IU Northwest vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Northwest 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 Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Lindenwood University is higher than Indiana University Northwest (45% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Lindenwood University earn on average $4,600 more per year than IU Northwest graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $39,500)
- Indiana University Northwest students graduate with a $1,970 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($25,030 vs. $27,000)
- IU Northwest graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Lindenwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Northwest students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/