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Overview |
UALR | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,197 | 7,000 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #686 | #755 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ualr.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
UALR | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,729 | $19,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,320 | $19,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,162 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,173 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,494 | $15,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
UALR | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,568 | 4,372 | ||
| Admitted | 2,193 | 3,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | 1023/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2025 |
Academics |
UALR | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UALR | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
UALR | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
UALR | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 34% | ||
Campus |
UALR | 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
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock is larger than than Lindenwood University based on total student enrollment (8,197 students vs. 7,000 students)
UALR vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UALR or Lindenwood University?
- Lindenwood University is 233.4% more expensive to attend than UALR for in-state tuition ($19,100.00 vs. $5,729.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17% higher at Lindenwood University than University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($19,100.00 vs. $16,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than Lindenwood University ($11,173 vs. $18,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Little Rock are 11.3% lower than costs at Lindenwood University ($9,162 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lindenwood University students is 50.9% larger than aid received University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($15,840 vs. $10,494)
UALR vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UALR or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or UALR .
- The average SAT score at Lindenwood University (1043) is 53 points higher than at UALR (990)
- Incoming Lindenwood University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UALR (21)
- Accepted freshman UALR students have at the same average high school GPA (3.42) as students at Lindenwood University (3.42)
- Lindenwood University has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than UALR (61.5%)
UALR vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UALR 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 UALR.
- The graduation rate at Lindenwood University is higher than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (45% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Lindenwood University earn on average $6,100 more per year than UALR graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $38,000)
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- UALR graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Lindenwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UALR students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/