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Overview |
Lindenwood University | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Location | Saint Charles, MO | Hammond, Indiana | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,000 | 8,911 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #755 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lindenwood.edu | pnw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lindenwood University | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,100 | $7,373 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,100 | $14,364 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $8,215 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,016 | $9,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,840 | $7,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 75% |
Admission |
Lindenwood University | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,372 | 5,670 | ||
| Admitted | 3,236 | 4,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1023/1230 | 950/1170 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lindenwood University | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lindenwood University | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Lindenwood University | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Lindenwood University | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Lindenwood University | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Northwest is larger than than Lindenwood University based on total student enrollment (8,911 students vs. 7,000 students)
Lindenwood University vs. Purdue Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lindenwood University or Purdue Northwest?
- Lindenwood University is 159.1% more expensive to attend than Purdue Northwest for in-state tuition ($19,100.00 vs. $7,373.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33% higher at Lindenwood University than Purdue University Northwest ($19,100.00 vs. $14,364.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Northwest than Lindenwood University ($9,162 vs. $18,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Northwest are 24.2% lower than costs at Lindenwood University ($8,215 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University than Purdue University Northwest (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lindenwood University students is 124% larger than aid received Purdue University Northwest ($15,840 vs. $7,070)
Lindenwood University vs. Purdue Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lindenwood University or Purdue Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Northwest or Lindenwood University .
- Accepted freshman Lindenwood University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Purdue Northwest (3.19)
- Lindenwood University has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than Purdue Northwest (72.8%)
Lindenwood University vs. Purdue Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lindenwood University or Purdue Northwest? 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 Purdue Northwest and Lindenwood University.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/