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Overview |
Lindenwood University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Location | Saint Charles, MO | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,288 | 3,309 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #723 | #474 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lindenwood.edu | stedwards.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lindenwood University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,900 | $50,484 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,900 | $50,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,800 | $14,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,698 | $28,351 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,858 | $37,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Lindenwood University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,743 | 5,611 | ||
| Admitted | 4,441 | 4,696 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.9% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1023/1230 | 1030/1235 | ||
| 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 |
Lindenwood University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lindenwood University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,271 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
Lindenwood University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
Lindenwood University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Lindenwood University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's based on total student enrollment (7,288 students vs. 3,309 students)
Lindenwood University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lindenwood University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's?
- Saint Edward's University is 153.7% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($50,484.00 vs. $19,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 153.7% higher at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's than Lindenwood University ($50,484.00 vs. $19,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's ($18,698 vs. $28,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 29.7% lower than costs at Saint Edward's University ($10,800 vs. $14,010)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University as Saint Edward's University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Edward's University students is 150.2% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($37,176 vs. $14,858)
Lindenwood University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lindenwood University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Edward's University- St. Edward's or Lindenwood University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Edward's University (1135) is 92 points higher than at Lindenwood University (1043)
- Incoming St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lindenwood University (23)
- Accepted freshman St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Lindenwood University (3.42)
- St. Edward's University- St. Edward's has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Lindenwood University (65.9%)
Lindenwood University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lindenwood University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's and Lindenwood University.
- The graduation rate at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's is higher than Lindenwood University (68% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Saint Edward's University earn on average $11,000 more per year than Lindenwood University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $44,100)
- Saint Edward's University students graduate with a $1,729 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($25,271 vs. $27,000)
- St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindenwood University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/