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UNF UT Missouri State University-Springfield Flagler Florida State UCF FAU USF Main Campus Southeast Missouri State University Truman State Maryville University of Saint Louis University of Missouri-Columbia| Jacksonville University | Lindenwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 7,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #755 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $19,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $19,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $15,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
JU | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 4,372 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 3,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 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 |
JU | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $279 |
Diversity |
JU | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 10% |
Students |
JU | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 34% | ||
Campus |
JU | Lindenwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lindenwood University is larger than than JU based on total student enrollment (7,000 students vs. 3,837 students)
JU vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or Lindenwood University?
- Jacksonville University is 127.9% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.9% higher at JU than Lindenwood University ($43,520.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than JU ($18,016 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 56.7% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($10,200 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University than Jacksonville University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 101.9% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($31,988 vs. $15,840)
JU vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or JU .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Lindenwood University (3.42)
- Lindenwood University has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than JU (57.7%)
JU vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU 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 JU.
- The graduation rate at Lindenwood University is higher than Jacksonville University (45% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $10,700 more per year than Lindenwood University graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $44,100)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $4,379 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($22,621 vs. $27,000)
- JU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($233 vs. $279)
- More Lindenwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/