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Kentucky University of Toledo Eastern Missouri State University-Springfield Murray State University WKU Xavier UC Morehead State University Louisville BGSU Southeast Missouri State University| Northern Kentucky University | Lindenwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,801 | 7,000 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #805 | #755 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,208 | $19,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,464 | $19,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,259 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,275 | $15,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
NKU | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,905 | 4,372 | ||
| Admitted | 5,939 | 3,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1290 | 1023/1230 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NKU | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $279 |
Diversity |
NKU | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
NKU | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 34% | ||
Campus |
NKU | Lindenwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than Lindenwood University based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 7,000 students)
NKU vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Lindenwood University?
- Lindenwood University is 87.1% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($19,100.00 vs. $10,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at NKU than Lindenwood University ($20,464.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Lindenwood University ($7,259 vs. $18,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 10.3% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($10,200 vs. $11,248)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University as Lindenwood University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lindenwood University students is 40.5% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($15,840 vs. $11,275)
NKU vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or NKU .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 25 points higher than at Lindenwood University (1043)
- Incoming NKU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Lindenwood University (23)
- Accepted freshman NKU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.42) as students at Lindenwood University (3.42)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Lindenwood University (74%)
NKU vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or Lindenwood University? 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 Lindenwood University and NKU.
- The graduation rate at Lindenwood University is higher than Northern Kentucky University (45% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Lindenwood University earn on average $4,400 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $39,700)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $2,050 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($24,950 vs. $27,000)
- NKU graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($257 vs. $279)
- More Lindenwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU 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/