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Overview |
Lindenwood University | CBU | ||
| Location | Saint Charles, MO | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,000 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #755 | #606 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lindenwood.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lindenwood University | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,100 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,100 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,016 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,840 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lindenwood University | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,372 | 877 | ||
| Admitted | 3,236 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1023/1230 | 1030/1280 | ||
| 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 |
Lindenwood University | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lindenwood University | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lindenwood University | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 6% |
Students |
Lindenwood University | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Lindenwood University | CBU | ||
| 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 CBU based on total student enrollment (7,000 students vs. 1,934 students)
Lindenwood University vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lindenwood University or CBU?
- Christian Brothers University is 86% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($35,520.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86% higher at CBU than Lindenwood University ($35,520.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than CBU ($18,016 vs. $18,612)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 0.2% lower than costs at Christian Brothers University ($10,200 vs. $10,220)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University as Christian Brothers University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 70.2% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($26,964 vs. $15,840)
Lindenwood University vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lindenwood University or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Lindenwood University .
- The average SAT score at Christian Brothers University (1105) is 62 points higher than at Lindenwood University (1043)
- Incoming CBU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lindenwood University (23)
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Lindenwood University (3.42)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Lindenwood University (74%)
Lindenwood University vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lindenwood University or CBU? 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 CBU and Lindenwood University.
- The graduation rate at CBU is higher than Lindenwood University (52% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $6,500 more per year than Lindenwood University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $44,100)
- Christian Brothers University and Lindenwood University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Christian Brothers University and Lindenwood University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Lindenwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/