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Overview |
Lindenwood University | HBU | ||
| Location | Saint Charles, MO | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,000 | 4,257 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #755 | #740 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lindenwood.edu | hbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lindenwood University | HBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,100 | $34,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,100 | $34,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $9,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,016 | $19,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,840 | $26,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lindenwood University | HBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,372 | 10,258 | ||
| Admitted | 3,236 | 8,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1023/1230 | 1060/1230 | ||
| 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 |
Lindenwood University | HBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lindenwood University | HBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $249 |
Diversity |
Lindenwood University | HBU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 4% |
Students |
Lindenwood University | HBU | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Lindenwood University | HBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lindenwood University is larger than than HBU based on total student enrollment (7,000 students vs. 4,257 students)
Lindenwood University vs. HBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lindenwood University or HBU?
- Houston Baptist University is 79.3% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($34,250.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.3% higher at HBU than Lindenwood University ($34,250.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than HBU ($18,016 vs. $19,515)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 11.7% lower than costs at Lindenwood University ($9,130 vs. $10,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University as Houston Baptist University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 69.9% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($26,908 vs. $15,840)
Lindenwood University vs. HBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lindenwood University or HBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HBU or Lindenwood University .
- The average SAT score at Houston Baptist University (1060) is 17 points higher than at Lindenwood University (1043)
- Incoming Lindenwood University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at HBU (23)
- Accepted freshman HBU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Lindenwood University (3.42)
- HBU has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Lindenwood University (74%)
Lindenwood University vs. HBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lindenwood University or HBU? 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 HBU and Lindenwood University.
- The graduation rate at Lindenwood University is the same as at Houston Baptist University (45% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $7,500 more per year than Lindenwood University graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $44,100)
- Houston Baptist University students graduate with a $2,834 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($24,166 vs. $27,000)
- HBU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More Lindenwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HBU 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/