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Overview |
Lindenwood University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Location | Saint Charles, MO | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,288 | 23,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #723 | #790 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lindenwood.edu | missouristate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lindenwood University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,900 | $7,812 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,900 | $16,716 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,800 | $10,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,698 | $17,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,858 | $8,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 89% |
Admission |
Lindenwood University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,743 | 11,901 | ||
| Admitted | 4,441 | 10,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.9% | 91.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1023/1230 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lindenwood University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Lindenwood University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Lindenwood University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Lindenwood University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| 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
- Missouri State University Springfield is larger than than Lindenwood University based on total student enrollment (23,418 students vs. 7,288 students)
Lindenwood University vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lindenwood University or Missouri State University-Springfield?
- Lindenwood University is 154.7% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($19,900.00 vs. $7,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19% higher at Lindenwood University than Missouri State University Springfield ($19,900.00 vs. $16,716.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri State University Springfield than Lindenwood University ($17,104 vs. $18,698)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri State University Springfield are 5.6% lower than costs at Lindenwood University ($10,230 vs. $10,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University than Missouri State University Springfield (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lindenwood University students is 81.3% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($14,858 vs. $8,193)
Lindenwood University vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lindenwood University or Missouri State University-Springfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri State University-Springfield or Lindenwood University .
- The average SAT score at Missouri State University Springfield (1090) is 47 points higher than at Lindenwood University (1043)
- Incoming Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lindenwood University (23)
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Lindenwood University (3.42)
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Lindenwood University (65.9%)
Lindenwood University vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lindenwood University or Missouri State University-Springfield? 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 Missouri State University-Springfield and Lindenwood University.
- The graduation rate at Missouri State University-Springfield is higher than Lindenwood University (55% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Lindenwood University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $42,100)
- Missouri State University Springfield students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindenwood University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/