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KU ESU Missouri State University-Springfield Johnson County Community College ISU UNOMAHA Southeast Missouri State University University of Missouri-Columbia Truman State Maryville University of Saint Louis WSU Washburn University| Kansas State University | Lindenwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
K-State | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,745 | 7,288 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #457 | #723 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | k-state.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
K-State | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,964 | $19,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,838 | $19,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,020 | $10,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,745 | $18,698 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,391 | $14,858 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 99% |
Admission |
K-State | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,437 | 6,743 | ||
| Admitted | 10,663 | 4,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.4% | 65.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.9% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 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 |
K-State | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
K-State | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
K-State | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
K-State | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 34% | ||
Campus |
K-State | Lindenwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Kansas State University is larger than than Lindenwood University based on total student enrollment (19,745 students vs. 7,288 students)
K-State vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, K-State or Lindenwood University?
- Lindenwood University is 99.7% more expensive to attend than K-State for in-state tuition ($19,900.00 vs. $9,964.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.9% higher at K-State than Lindenwood University ($26,838.00 vs. $19,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than K-State ($18,698 vs. $18,745)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 11.3% lower than costs at Kansas State University ($10,800 vs. $12,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University than Kansas State University (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lindenwood University students is 58.2% larger than aid received Kansas State University ($14,858 vs. $9,391)
K-State vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, K-State or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or K-State .
- Accepted freshman K-State students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Lindenwood University (3.42)
- K-State has a higher acceptance rate (79.4%) than Lindenwood University (65.9%)
K-State vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, K-State 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 K-State.
- The graduation rate at K-State is higher than Lindenwood University (56% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Kansas State University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Lindenwood University graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $44,100)
- Kansas State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- K-State graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More K-State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindenwood University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/