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Overview |
IPFW | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,069 | 7,000 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #848 | #755 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ipfw.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
IPFW | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,815 | $19,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,403 | $19,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,111 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,951 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,432 | $15,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IPFW | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,853 | 4,372 | ||
| Admitted | 4,721 | 3,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IPFW | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IPFW | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
IPFW | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
IPFW | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 34% | ||
Campus |
IPFW | Lindenwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is larger than than Lindenwood University based on total student enrollment (9,069 students vs. 7,000 students)
IPFW vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IPFW or Lindenwood University?
- Lindenwood University is 144.4% more expensive to attend than IPFW for in-state tuition ($19,100.00 vs. $7,815.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at IPFW than Lindenwood University ($20,403.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than Lindenwood University ($11,951 vs. $18,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne are 0.9% lower than costs at Lindenwood University ($10,111 vs. $10,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne as Lindenwood University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lindenwood University students is 113.1% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($15,840 vs. $7,432)
IPFW vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IPFW or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or IPFW .
- The average SAT score at Lindenwood University (1043) is 48 points higher than at IPFW (995)
- Incoming Lindenwood University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IPFW (22)
- Accepted freshman Lindenwood University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at IPFW (3.37)
- IPFW has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Lindenwood University (74%)
IPFW vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IPFW 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 IPFW.
- The graduation rate at Lindenwood University is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (45% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Lindenwood University earn on average $5,500 more per year than IPFW graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $38,600)
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- IPFW graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Lindenwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IPFW students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/