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Overview |
SIUE | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Edwardsville, IL | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,045 | 7,288 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #554 | #723 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siue.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
SIUE | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,576 | $19,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,576 | $19,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,562 | $10,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,182 | $18,698 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,934 | $14,858 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 99% |
Admission |
SIUE | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,937 | 6,743 | ||
| Admitted | 8,688 | 4,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 65.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 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 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
SIUE | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SIUE | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,430 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $279 |
Diversity |
SIUE | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
SIUE | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 34% | ||
Campus |
SIUE | Lindenwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than than Lindenwood University based on total student enrollment (12,045 students vs. 7,288 students)
SIUE vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SIUE or Lindenwood University?
- Lindenwood University is 107.8% more expensive to attend than SIUE for in-state tuition ($19,900.00 vs. $9,576.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.8% higher at Lindenwood University than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($19,900.00 vs. $9,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than Lindenwood University ($15,182 vs. $18,698)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 2.3% lower than costs at Lindenwood University ($10,562 vs. $10,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lindenwood University students is 49.6% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($14,858 vs. $9,934)
SIUE vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SIUE or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or SIUE .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (1070) is 27 points higher than at Lindenwood University (1043)
- Incoming SIUE students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Lindenwood University (23)
- Accepted freshman SIUE students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Lindenwood University (3.42)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Lindenwood University (65.9%)
SIUE vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SIUE 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 SIUE.
- The graduation rate at SIUE is higher than Lindenwood University (52% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn on average $2,900 more per year than Lindenwood University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $44,100)
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students graduate with a $5,570 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($21,430 vs. $27,000)
- SIUE graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More SIUE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindenwood University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/