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Overview |
IWU | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 7,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #755 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $19,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $19,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $15,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 4,372 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 3,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 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 |
IWU | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
IWU | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 34% | ||
Campus |
IWU | 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 IWU based on total student enrollment (7,000 students vs. 2,603 students)
IWU vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Lindenwood University?
- Indiana Wesleyan University is 55.4% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($29,684.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.4% higher at IWU than Lindenwood University ($29,684.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than IWU ($18,016 vs. $21,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 1.5% lower than costs at Lindenwood University ($10,050 vs. $10,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University as Lindenwood University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana Wesleyan University students is 27.5% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($20,194 vs. $15,840)
IWU vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 43 points higher than at Lindenwood University (1043)
- Incoming IWU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lindenwood University (23)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Lindenwood University (3.42)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Lindenwood University (74%)
IWU vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU 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 IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Lindenwood University (70% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $10,200 more per year than Lindenwood University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $44,100)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,896 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($24,104 vs. $27,000)
- IWU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More Lindenwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/