Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Augustana Marquette University Missouri State University-Springfield Loyola Bradley Carroll University Southeast Missouri State University Elmhurst College Truman State Maryville University of Saint Louis University of Missouri-Columbia Butler| Lindenwood University | Carthage College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Lindenwood University | Carthage | ||
| Location | Saint Charles, MO | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,000 | 2,667 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #755 | #604 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lindenwood.edu | carthage.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Lindenwood University | Carthage | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,100 | $34,500 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,100 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $12,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,016 | $26,209 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,840 | $20,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lindenwood University | Carthage | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,372 | 8,112 | ||
| Admitted | 3,236 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1023/1230 | 980/1200 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Lindenwood University | Carthage | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Lindenwood University | Carthage | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lindenwood University | Carthage | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 11% |
Students |
Lindenwood University | Carthage | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 56% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Lindenwood University | Carthage | ||
| 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 Carthage based on total student enrollment (7,000 students vs. 2,667 students)
Lindenwood University vs. Carthage Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lindenwood University or Carthage?
- Carthage College is 80.6% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.6% higher at Carthage than Lindenwood University ($34,500.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than Carthage ($18,016 vs. $26,209)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 24% lower than costs at Carthage College ($10,200 vs. $12,648)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University as Carthage College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carthage College students is 29.6% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($20,535 vs. $15,840)
Lindenwood University vs. Carthage Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lindenwood University or Carthage? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carthage or Lindenwood University .
- The average SAT score at Carthage College (1145) is 102 points higher than at Lindenwood University (1043)
- Incoming Carthage students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lindenwood University (23)
- Accepted freshman Lindenwood University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Carthage (3.36)
- Carthage has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Lindenwood University (74%)
Lindenwood University vs. Carthage Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lindenwood University or Carthage? 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 Carthage and Lindenwood University.
- The graduation rate at Carthage is higher than Lindenwood University (59% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Carthage College earn on average $4,700 more per year than Lindenwood University graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $44,100)
- Carthage College and Lindenwood University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Carthage College and Lindenwood University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Carthage graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindenwood University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/