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Overview |
Lindenwood University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Saint Charles, MO | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,288 | 10,117 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #723 | #584 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lindenwood.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lindenwood University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,900 | $8,764 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,900 | $18,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,800 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,698 | $15,138 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,858 | $10,214 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Lindenwood University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,743 | 8,772 | ||
| Admitted | 4,441 | 7,295 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.9% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1023/1230 | 1020/1250 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Lindenwood University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lindenwood University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $165 |
Diversity |
Lindenwood University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Lindenwood University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Lindenwood University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| 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
- Tennessee Technological University is larger than than Lindenwood University based on total student enrollment (10,117 students vs. 7,288 students)
Lindenwood University vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lindenwood University or Tennessee Tech?
- Lindenwood University is 127.1% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($19,900.00 vs. $8,764.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Lindenwood University than Tennessee Technological University ($19,900.00 vs. $18,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Lindenwood University ($15,138 vs. $18,698)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 2.8% lower than costs at Lindenwood University ($10,502 vs. $10,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University than Tennessee Technological University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lindenwood University students is 45.5% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($14,858 vs. $10,214)
Lindenwood University vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lindenwood University or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Lindenwood University .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 59 points higher than at Lindenwood University (1043)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lindenwood University (23)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Lindenwood University (3.42)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than Lindenwood University (65.9%)
Lindenwood University vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lindenwood University or Tennessee Tech? 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 Tennessee Tech and Lindenwood University.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Tech is higher than Lindenwood University (50% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Lindenwood University earn on average $700 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($16,000 vs. $27,000)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($165 vs. $279)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindenwood University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/