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Overview |
Lindenwood University | SU | ||
| Location | Saint Charles, MO | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,000 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #755 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lindenwood.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lindenwood University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,100 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,100 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,016 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,840 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lindenwood University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,372 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 3,236 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1023/1230 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lindenwood University | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lindenwood University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lindenwood University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 13% |
Students |
Lindenwood University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Lindenwood University | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lindenwood University is larger than than SU based on total student enrollment (7,000 students vs. 4,260 students)
Lindenwood University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lindenwood University or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 76.9% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.9% higher at SU than Lindenwood University ($33,790.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than SU ($18,016 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 10.1% lower than costs at Shenandoah University ($10,200 vs. $11,230)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 48.2% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($23,467 vs. $15,840)
Lindenwood University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lindenwood University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Lindenwood University .
- The average SAT score at Lindenwood University (1043) is 38 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming Lindenwood University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Lindenwood University (3.42)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than Lindenwood University (74%)
Lindenwood University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lindenwood University or SU? 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 SU and Lindenwood University.
- The graduation rate at Lindenwood University is the same as at Shenandoah University (45% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Lindenwood University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $44,100)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindenwood University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/