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Overview |
Lindsey Wilson College | AU | ||
| Location | Columbia, KY | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,159 | 4,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lindsey.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lindsey Wilson College | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,944 | $30,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,944 | $30,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,686 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,056 | $21,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,764 | $24,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lindsey Wilson College | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,043 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 45.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 34.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Lindsey Wilson College | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lindsey Wilson College | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,300 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,824 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $277 |
Diversity |
Lindsey Wilson College | AU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 2% |
Students |
Lindsey Wilson College | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Lindsey Wilson College | AU | ||
| 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
- Anderson University is larger than than Lindsey Wilson College based on total student enrollment (4,121 students vs. 3,159 students)
Lindsey Wilson College vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lindsey Wilson College or AU?
- Anderson University is 18.9% more expensive to attend than Lindsey Wilson College for in-state tuition ($30,860.00 vs. $25,944.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.9% higher at AU than Lindsey Wilson College ($30,860.00 vs. $25,944.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindsey Wilson College than AU ($13,056 vs. $21,633)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindsey Wilson College are 15.9% lower than costs at Anderson University ($9,686 vs. $11,230)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lindsey Wilson College as Anderson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lindsey Wilson College students is 5.6% larger than aid received Anderson University ($25,764 vs. $24,409)
Which college is harder to get into, Lindsey Wilson College or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Lindsey Wilson College .
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Lindsey Wilson College (3.41)
Lindsey Wilson College vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lindsey Wilson College or AU? 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 AU and Lindsey Wilson College.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Lindsey Wilson College (48% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Anderson University earn on average $8,200 more per year than Lindsey Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $29,300)
- Lindsey Wilson College students graduate with a $8,038 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($18,824 vs. $26,862)
- Lindsey Wilson College graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($194 vs. $277)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindsey Wilson College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/