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Overview |
Lindenwood University | Pacific | ||
| Location | Saint Charles, MO | Forest Grove, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,288 | 3,479 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #723 | #406 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lindenwood.edu | pacificu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lindenwood University | Pacific | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,900 | $53,174 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,900 | $53,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,800 | $15,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,698 | $34,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,858 | $34,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Lindenwood University | Pacific | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,743 | 2,817 | ||
| Admitted | 4,441 | 2,585 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.9% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 17/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1023/1230 | 990/1240 | ||
| 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 25, 2026 |
Academics |
Lindenwood University | Pacific | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lindenwood University | Pacific | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,156 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $270 |
Diversity |
Lindenwood University | Pacific | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 12% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 4% |
Students |
Lindenwood University | Pacific | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Lindenwood University | Pacific | ||
| 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 Pacific based on total student enrollment (7,288 students vs. 3,479 students)
Lindenwood University vs. Pacific Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lindenwood University or Pacific?
- Pacific University is 167.2% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($53,174.00 vs. $19,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 167.2% higher at Pacific than Lindenwood University ($53,174.00 vs. $19,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than Pacific ($18,698 vs. $34,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 39.4% lower than costs at Pacific University ($10,800 vs. $15,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University than Pacific University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 132.3% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($34,521 vs. $14,858)
Lindenwood University vs. Pacific Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lindenwood University or Pacific? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific or Lindenwood University .
- The average SAT score at Pacific University (1090) is 47 points higher than at Lindenwood University (1043)
- Incoming Pacific students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lindenwood University (23)
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Lindenwood University (3.42)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Lindenwood University (65.9%)
Lindenwood University vs. Pacific Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lindenwood University or Pacific? 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 Pacific and Lindenwood University.
- The graduation rate at Pacific is higher than Lindenwood University (61% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Pacific University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Lindenwood University graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $44,100)
- Pacific University students graduate with a $844 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($26,156 vs. $27,000)
- Pacific graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindenwood University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/