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Overview |
Lindenwood University | Niagara University | ||
| Location | Saint Charles, MO | Niagara University, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,000 | 3,858 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #755 | #487 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lindenwood.edu | niagara.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lindenwood University | Niagara University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,100 | $35,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,100 | $35,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $12,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,016 | $18,165 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,840 | $29,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lindenwood University | Niagara University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,372 | 3,836 | ||
| Admitted | 3,236 | 3,435 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1023/1230 | 1030/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 30, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lindenwood University | Niagara University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lindenwood University | Niagara University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 5% |
Students |
Lindenwood University | Niagara University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Lindenwood University | Niagara University | ||
| 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 Niagara University based on total student enrollment (7,000 students vs. 3,858 students)
Lindenwood University vs. Niagara University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lindenwood University or Niagara University?
- Niagara University is 85.3% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($35,400.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.3% higher at Niagara University than Lindenwood University ($35,400.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than Niagara University ($18,016 vs. $18,165)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 24.5% lower than costs at Niagara University ($10,200 vs. $12,700)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University as Niagara University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 88.8% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($29,898 vs. $15,840)
Lindenwood University vs. Niagara University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lindenwood University or Niagara University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Niagara University or Lindenwood University .
- The average SAT score at Lindenwood University (1043) is 6 points higher than at Niagara University (1037)
- Incoming Lindenwood University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Niagara University (23)
- Accepted freshman Niagara University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Lindenwood University (3.42)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Lindenwood University (74%)
Lindenwood University vs. Niagara University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lindenwood University or Niagara University? 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 Niagara University and Lindenwood University.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than Lindenwood University (65% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Lindenwood University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $43,100)
- Niagara University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Niagara University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindenwood University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/