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Overview |
Lindenwood University | MWSU | ||
| Location | Saint Charles, MO | Saint Joseph, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,000 | 4,023 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #755 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lindenwood.edu | missouriwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lindenwood University | MWSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,100 | $6,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,100 | $13,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,016 | $11,917 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,840 | $10,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lindenwood University | MWSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,372 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,236 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1023/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Lindenwood University | MWSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lindenwood University | MWSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $225 |
Diversity |
Lindenwood University | MWSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
Lindenwood University | MWSU | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Lindenwood University | MWSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lindenwood University is larger than than MWSU based on total student enrollment (7,000 students vs. 4,023 students)
Lindenwood University vs. MWSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lindenwood University or MWSU?
- Lindenwood University is 192% more expensive to attend than MWSU for in-state tuition ($19,100.00 vs. $6,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41% higher at Lindenwood University than Missouri Western State University ($19,100.00 vs. $13,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Western State University than Lindenwood University ($11,917 vs. $18,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Western State University are 0% lower than costs at Lindenwood University ($10,200 vs. $10,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University as Missouri Western State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lindenwood University students is 50.4% larger than aid received Missouri Western State University ($15,840 vs. $10,531)
Which college is harder to get into, Lindenwood University or MWSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MWSU or Lindenwood University .
- Accepted freshman Lindenwood University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at MWSU (3.25)
Lindenwood University vs. MWSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lindenwood University or MWSU? 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 MWSU and Lindenwood University.
- The graduation rate at Lindenwood University is higher than Missouri Western State University (45% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Lindenwood University earn on average $7,600 more per year than MWSU graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $36,500)
- Missouri Western State University students graduate with a $5,182 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($21,818 vs. $27,000)
- MWSU graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($225 vs. $279)
- More Lindenwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MWSU 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/