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Overview |
Lindenwood University | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Location | Saint Charles, MO | Point Lookout, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,288 | 1,427 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #723 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lindenwood.edu | cofo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lindenwood University | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,900 | $20,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,900 | $20,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,800 | $8,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,698 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,858 | $19,983 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Lindenwood University | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,743 | 2,495 | ||
| Admitted | 4,441 | 371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.9% | 14.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 69% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1023/1230 | 1063/1305 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Lindenwood University | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lindenwood University | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $36,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Lindenwood University | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 93% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Lindenwood University | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Lindenwood University | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lindenwood University is larger than than College of the Ozarks based on total student enrollment (7,288 students vs. 1,427 students)
Lindenwood University vs. College of the Ozarks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lindenwood University or College of the Ozarks?
- College of the Ozarks is 4.5% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($20,800.00 vs. $19,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at College of the Ozarks than Lindenwood University ($20,800.00 vs. $19,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Ozarks than Lindenwood University ($12,279 vs. $18,698)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Ozarks are 27.1% lower than costs at Lindenwood University ($8,500 vs. $10,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Ozarks than Lindenwood University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Ozarks students is 34.5% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($19,983 vs. $14,858)
Lindenwood University vs. College of the Ozarks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lindenwood University or College of the Ozarks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of the Ozarks or Lindenwood University .
- The average SAT score at College of the Ozarks (1069) is 26 points higher than at Lindenwood University (1043)
- Incoming Lindenwood University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at College of the Ozarks (23)
- Accepted freshman College of the Ozarks students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Lindenwood University (3.42)
- Lindenwood University has a higher acceptance rate (65.9%) than College of the Ozarks (14.9%)
Lindenwood University vs. College of the Ozarks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lindenwood University or College of the Ozarks? 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 College of the Ozarks and Lindenwood University.
- The graduation rate at College of the Ozarks is higher than Lindenwood University (54% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Lindenwood University earn on average $7,300 more per year than College of the Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $36,800)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/