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Overview |
KU | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Lawrence, KS | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,406 | 7,288 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | #723 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ku.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
KU | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,596 | $19,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,308 | $19,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,818 | $10,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,322 | $18,698 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,644 | $14,858 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 99% |
Admission |
KU | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,226 | 6,743 | ||
| Admitted | 16,958 | 4,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2% | 65.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 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 | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
KU | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KU | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
KU | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
KU | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 34% | ||
Campus |
KU | Lindenwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Kansas is larger than than Lindenwood University based on total student enrollment (28,406 students vs. 7,288 students)
KU vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KU or Lindenwood University?
- Lindenwood University is 87.8% more expensive to attend than KU for in-state tuition ($19,900.00 vs. $10,596.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.3% higher at KU than Lindenwood University ($28,308.00 vs. $19,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kansas than Lindenwood University ($18,322 vs. $18,698)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 0.2% lower than costs at University of Kansas ($10,800 vs. $10,818)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University than University of Kansas (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lindenwood University students is 39.6% larger than aid received University of Kansas ($14,858 vs. $10,644)
KU vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KU or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or KU .
- The average SAT score at University of Kansas (1145) is 102 points higher than at Lindenwood University (1043)
- Incoming KU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lindenwood University (23)
- Accepted freshman KU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Lindenwood University (3.42)
- KU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Lindenwood University (65.9%)
KU vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KU 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 KU.
- The graduation rate at KU is higher than Lindenwood University (61% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Kansas earn on average $10,500 more per year than Lindenwood University graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $44,100)
- University of Kansas students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- KU graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More KU 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/