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Overview |
Lindenwood University | SFC | ||
| Location | Saint Charles, MO | Brooklyn Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,288 | 3,552 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #723 | #1034 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lindenwood.edu | sfc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lindenwood University | SFC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,900 | $27,460 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,900 | $27,460 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,800 | $18,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,698 | $22,766 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,858 | $18,540 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Lindenwood University | SFC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,743 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,441 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1023/1230 | 990/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Lindenwood University | SFC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lindenwood University | SFC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,425 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $252 |
Diversity |
Lindenwood University | SFC | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 9% |
Students |
Lindenwood University | SFC | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Lindenwood University | SFC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lindenwood University is larger than than SFC based on total student enrollment (7,288 students vs. 3,552 students)
Lindenwood University vs. SFC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lindenwood University or SFC?
- St. Francis College is 38% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($27,460.00 vs. $19,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38% higher at SFC than Lindenwood University ($27,460.00 vs. $19,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than SFC ($18,698 vs. $22,766)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 66.7% lower than costs at St. Francis College ($10,800 vs. $18,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University as St. Francis College (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Francis College students is 24.8% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($18,540 vs. $14,858)
Which college is harder to get into, Lindenwood University or SFC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFC or Lindenwood University .
- The average SAT score at Lindenwood University (1043) is 134 points higher than at SFC (909)
- Incoming Lindenwood University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SFC (20)
- Accepted freshman Lindenwood University students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at SFC (2.9)
Lindenwood University vs. SFC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lindenwood University or SFC? 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 SFC and Lindenwood University.
- The graduation rate at SFC is higher than Lindenwood University (50% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from St. Francis College earn on average $5,900 more per year than Lindenwood University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $44,100)
- St. Francis College students graduate with a $2,575 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($24,425 vs. $27,000)
- SFC graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($252 vs. $279)
- More Lindenwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFC students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/