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Overview |
Lindenwood University | Point Park University | ||
| Location | Saint Charles, MO | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,288 | 3,299 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #723 | #727 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lindenwood.edu | pointpark.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lindenwood University | Point Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,900 | $36,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,900 | $36,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,800 | $12,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,698 | $25,477 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,858 | $24,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Lindenwood University | Point Park University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,743 | 5,291 | ||
| Admitted | 4,441 | 5,179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.9% | 97.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1023/1230 | 1035/1240 | ||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lindenwood University | Point Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $40,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lindenwood University | Point Park University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Lindenwood University | Point Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Lindenwood University | Point Park University | ||
| 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 Point Park University based on total student enrollment (7,288 students vs. 3,299 students)
Lindenwood University vs. Point Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lindenwood University or Point Park University?
- Point Park University is 82.1% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($36,240.00 vs. $19,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.1% higher at Point Park University than Lindenwood University ($36,240.00 vs. $19,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than Point Park University ($18,698 vs. $25,477)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 15.6% lower than costs at Point Park University ($10,800 vs. $12,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Park University than Lindenwood University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point Park University students is 66.8% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($24,776 vs. $14,858)
Lindenwood University vs. Point Park University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lindenwood University or Point Park University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Point Park University or Lindenwood University .
- The average SAT score at Lindenwood University (1043) is 48 points higher than at Point Park University (995)
- Incoming Lindenwood University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Point Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman Point Park University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Lindenwood University (3.42)
- Point Park University has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Lindenwood University (65.9%)
Lindenwood University vs. Point Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lindenwood University or Point Park 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 Point Park University and Lindenwood University.
- The graduation rate at Point Park University is higher than Lindenwood University (50% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Lindenwood University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Point Park University graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $40,800)
- Point Park University and Lindenwood University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Point Park University and Lindenwood University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Lindenwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point Park University 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/