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Overview |
Principia College | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Elsah, Illinois | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 323 | 7,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #755 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | principiacollege.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Principia College | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,200 | $19,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,200 | $19,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,870 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,039 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,051 | $15,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Principia College | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 209 | 4,372 | ||
| Admitted | 100 | 3,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.8% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1300 | 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 |
Principia College | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Principia College | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
Principia College | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
Principia College | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 3% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Principia College | Lindenwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lindenwood University is larger than than Principia College based on total student enrollment (7,000 students vs. 323 students)
Principia College vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Principia College or Lindenwood University?
- Principia College is 63.4% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($31,200.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.4% higher at Principia College than Lindenwood University ($31,200.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than Principia College ($18,016 vs. $18,039)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 26.2% lower than costs at Principia College ($10,200 vs. $12,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University than Principia College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Principia College students is 70.8% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($27,051 vs. $15,840)
Principia College vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Principia College or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or Principia College .
- Accepted freshman Lindenwood University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Principia College (3.34)
- Lindenwood University has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than Principia College (47.8%)
Principia College vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Principia College 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 Principia College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/