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Overview |
Lindenwood University | Xavier | ||
| Location | Saint Charles, MO | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,288 | 6,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #723 | #279 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lindenwood.edu | xavier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lindenwood University | Xavier | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,900 | $47,895 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,900 | $47,895 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,800 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,698 | $31,542 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,858 | $30,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Lindenwood University | Xavier | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,743 | 16,750 | ||
| Admitted | 4,441 | 14,694 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.9% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1023/1230 | 1060/1298 | ||
| 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 |
Lindenwood University | Xavier | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lindenwood University | Xavier | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lindenwood University | Xavier | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 5% |
Students |
Lindenwood University | Xavier | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Lindenwood University | Xavier | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lindenwood University is larger than than Xavier based on total student enrollment (7,288 students vs. 6,000 students)
Lindenwood University vs. Xavier Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lindenwood University or Xavier?
- Xavier University is 140.7% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($47,895.00 vs. $19,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.7% higher at Xavier than Lindenwood University ($47,895.00 vs. $19,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than Xavier ($18,698 vs. $31,542)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 28% lower than costs at Xavier University ($10,800 vs. $13,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University than Lindenwood University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Xavier University students is 108% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($30,901 vs. $14,858)
Lindenwood University vs. Xavier Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lindenwood University or Xavier? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Xavier or Lindenwood University .
- The average SAT score at Xavier University (1111) is 68 points higher than at Lindenwood University (1043)
- Incoming Xavier students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lindenwood University (23)
- Accepted freshman Xavier students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Lindenwood University (3.42)
- Xavier has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Lindenwood University (65.9%)
Lindenwood University vs. Xavier Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lindenwood University or Xavier? 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 Xavier and Lindenwood University.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than Lindenwood University (77% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Xavier University earn on average $10,400 more per year than Lindenwood University graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $44,100)
- Xavier University and Lindenwood University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Xavier University and Lindenwood University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Xavier graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindenwood University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/