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Overview |
Lindenwood University | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Saint Charles, MO | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,000 | 9,927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #755 | #920 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lindenwood.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lindenwood University | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,100 | $7,761 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,100 | $14,331 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $9,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,016 | $14,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,840 | $8,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Lindenwood University | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,372 | 7,092 | ||
| Admitted | 3,236 | 6,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1023/1230 | 970/1180 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lindenwood University | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Lindenwood University | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Lindenwood University | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Lindenwood University | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeast Missouri State University is larger than than Lindenwood University based on total student enrollment (9,927 students vs. 7,000 students)
Lindenwood University vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lindenwood University or Southeast Missouri State University?
- Lindenwood University is 146.1% more expensive to attend than Southeast Missouri State University for in-state tuition ($19,100.00 vs. $7,761.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.3% higher at Lindenwood University than Southeast Missouri State University ($19,100.00 vs. $14,331.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeast Missouri State University than Lindenwood University ($14,519 vs. $18,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeast Missouri State University are 2.5% lower than costs at Lindenwood University ($9,954 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University than Southeast Missouri State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lindenwood University students is 84.4% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($15,840 vs. $8,592)
Lindenwood University vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lindenwood University or Southeast Missouri State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southeast Missouri State University or Lindenwood University .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is 7 points higher than at Lindenwood University (1043)
- Incoming Lindenwood University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Southeast Missouri State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Lindenwood University (3.42)
- Southeast Missouri State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Lindenwood University (74%)
Lindenwood University vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lindenwood University or Southeast Missouri State 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 Southeast Missouri State University and Lindenwood University.
- The graduation rate at Southeast Missouri State University is higher than Lindenwood University (46% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Lindenwood University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Southeast Missouri State University graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $40,500)
- Southeast Missouri State University students graduate with a $4,473 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($22,527 vs. $27,000)
- Southeast Missouri State University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindenwood University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/