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Overview |
Palm Beach Atlantic | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | West Palm Beach, FL | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 7,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #491 | #755 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pba.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Palm Beach Atlantic | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,900 | $19,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,900 | $19,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,276 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,749 | $15,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Palm Beach Atlantic | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 4,372 | ||
| Admitted | 5,888 | 3,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.7% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Palm Beach Atlantic | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Palm Beach Atlantic | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,704 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $279 |
Diversity |
Palm Beach Atlantic | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
Palm Beach Atlantic | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Palm Beach Atlantic | Lindenwood University | ||
| 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 Palm Beach Atlantic based on total student enrollment (7,000 students vs. 3,828 students)
Palm Beach Atlantic vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Palm Beach Atlantic or Lindenwood University?
- Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach is 82.7% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($34,900.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.7% higher at Palm Beach Atlantic than Lindenwood University ($34,900.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than Palm Beach Atlantic ($18,016 vs. $30,276)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 14.6% lower than costs at Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach ($10,200 vs. $11,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University than Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach students is 43.6% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($22,749 vs. $15,840)
Palm Beach Atlantic vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Palm Beach Atlantic or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or Palm Beach Atlantic .
- The average SAT score at Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach (1065) is 22 points higher than at Lindenwood University (1043)
- Incoming Palm Beach Atlantic students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Lindenwood University (23)
- Accepted freshman Lindenwood University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Palm Beach Atlantic (3.36)
- Palm Beach Atlantic has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than Lindenwood University (74%)
Palm Beach Atlantic vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Palm Beach Atlantic 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 Palm Beach Atlantic.
- The graduation rate at Palm Beach Atlantic is higher than Lindenwood University (58% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach earn on average $2,200 more per year than Lindenwood University graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $44,100)
- Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach students graduate with a $4,296 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($22,704 vs. $27,000)
- Palm Beach Atlantic graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Lindenwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Palm Beach Atlantic students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/