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USF Main Campus FAU FGCU Florida Southern UCF Eckerd College Florida State Flagler Nova FIU Florida JU| The University of Tampa | Lindenwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UT | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Tampa, FL | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,566 | 7,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #499 | #755 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ut.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,036 | $19,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,036 | $19,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,653 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,034 | $15,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UT | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,286 | 4,372 | ||
| Admitted | 10,615 | 3,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 26.3% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 1023/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
UT | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,557 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $279 |
Diversity |
UT | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 10% |
Students |
UT | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 34% | ||
Campus |
UT | 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
- The University of Tampa is larger than than Lindenwood University based on total student enrollment (10,566 students vs. 7,000 students)
UT vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT or Lindenwood University?
- The University of Tampa is 57.3% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($30,036.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.3% higher at UT than Lindenwood University ($30,036.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than UT ($18,016 vs. $34,653)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 19.2% lower than costs at The University of Tampa ($10,200 vs. $12,160)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tampa as Lindenwood University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lindenwood University students is 12.9% larger than aid received The University of Tampa ($15,840 vs. $14,034)
UT vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or UT .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tampa (1092) is 49 points higher than at Lindenwood University (1043)
- Incoming UT students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lindenwood University (23)
- Accepted freshman UT students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Lindenwood University (3.42)
- Lindenwood University has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than UT (26.3%)
UT vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT 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 UT.
- The graduation rate at UT is higher than Lindenwood University (57% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from The University of Tampa earn on average $7,700 more per year than Lindenwood University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $44,100)
- The University of Tampa students graduate with a $1,443 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($25,557 vs. $27,000)
- UT graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($264 vs. $279)
- More UT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindenwood University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/