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Overview |
Lindenwood University | Memphis | ||
| Location | Saint Charles, MO | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,000 | 21,917 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #755 | #883 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lindenwood.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lindenwood University | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,100 | $8,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,100 | $12,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $10,126 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,016 | $13,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,840 | $9,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Lindenwood University | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,372 | 15,767 | ||
| Admitted | 3,236 | 14,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1023/1230 | 930/1230 | ||
| 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 |
Lindenwood University | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lindenwood University | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
Lindenwood University | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Lindenwood University | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Lindenwood University | Memphis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Memphis is larger than than Lindenwood University based on total student enrollment (21,917 students vs. 7,000 students)
Lindenwood University vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lindenwood University or Memphis?
- Lindenwood University is 128.7% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($19,100.00 vs. $8,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.9% higher at Lindenwood University than University of Memphis ($19,100.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than Lindenwood University ($13,873 vs. $18,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Memphis are 0.7% lower than costs at Lindenwood University ($10,126 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University than University of Memphis (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lindenwood University students is 64.6% larger than aid received University of Memphis ($15,840 vs. $9,625)
Lindenwood University vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lindenwood University or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or Lindenwood University .
- The average SAT score at Lindenwood University (1043) is 14 points higher than at Memphis (1029)
- Incoming Lindenwood University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman Memphis students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Lindenwood University (3.42)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than Lindenwood University (74%)
Lindenwood University vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lindenwood University or Memphis? 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 Memphis and Lindenwood University.
- The graduation rate at Lindenwood University is higher than University of Memphis (45% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Lindenwood University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Memphis graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $42,200)
- University of Memphis students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($25,250 vs. $27,000)
- Memphis graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Lindenwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/