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Overview |
Lindenwood University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Location | Saint Charles, MO | Bolivar, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,288 | 2,155 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #723 | #1031 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lindenwood.edu | sbuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lindenwood University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,900 | $27,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,900 | $27,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,800 | $8,952 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,698 | $19,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,858 | $18,334 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Lindenwood University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,743 | 1,057 | ||
| Admitted | 4,441 | 1,054 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.9% | 99.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1023/1230 | 960/1200 | ||
| 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 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lindenwood University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,087 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $218 |
Diversity |
Lindenwood University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 6% |
Students |
Lindenwood University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Lindenwood University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| 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 Southwest Baptist University based on total student enrollment (7,288 students vs. 2,155 students)
Lindenwood University vs. Southwest Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lindenwood University or Southwest Baptist University?
- Southwest Baptist University is 37.1% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($27,290.00 vs. $19,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.1% higher at Southwest Baptist University than Lindenwood University ($27,290.00 vs. $19,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than Southwest Baptist University ($18,698 vs. $19,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Baptist University are 20.6% lower than costs at Lindenwood University ($8,952 vs. $10,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University than Southwest Baptist University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwest Baptist University students is 23.4% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($18,334 vs. $14,858)
Lindenwood University vs. Southwest Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lindenwood University or Southwest Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwest Baptist University or Lindenwood University .
- The average SAT score at Southwest Baptist University (1058) is 15 points higher than at Lindenwood University (1043)
- Incoming Lindenwood University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Southwest Baptist University (23)
- Accepted freshman Southwest Baptist University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Lindenwood University (3.42)
- Southwest Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (99.7%) than Lindenwood University (65.9%)
Lindenwood University vs. Southwest Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lindenwood University or Southwest Baptist 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 Southwest Baptist University and Lindenwood University.
- The graduation rate at Southwest Baptist University is higher than Lindenwood University (48% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Lindenwood University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Southwest Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $36,700)
- Southwest Baptist University students graduate with a $5,913 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($21,087 vs. $27,000)
- Southwest Baptist University graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($218 vs. $279)
- More Southwest Baptist 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/