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Overview |
Kentucky | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,547 | 7,000 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | #755 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,496 | $19,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,913 | $19,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,676 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,693 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,114 | $15,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Kentucky | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,109 | 4,372 | ||
| Admitted | 20,979 | 3,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Kentucky | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
Kentucky | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | Lindenwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Kentucky is larger than than Lindenwood University based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 7,000 students)
Kentucky vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or Lindenwood University?
- Lindenwood University is 66.1% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($19,100.00 vs. $11,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.8% higher at Kentucky than Lindenwood University ($30,913.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than Kentucky ($18,016 vs. $18,693)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 43.9% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($10,200 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University than University of Kentucky (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lindenwood University students is 12.2% larger than aid received University of Kentucky ($15,840 vs. $14,114)
Kentucky vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at University of Kentucky (1143) is 100 points higher than at Lindenwood University (1043)
- Incoming Kentucky students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lindenwood University (23)
- Accepted freshman Kentucky students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Lindenwood University (3.42)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Lindenwood University (74%)
Kentucky vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky is higher than Lindenwood University (59% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $6,900 more per year than Lindenwood University graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $44,100)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($22,750 vs. $27,000)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More Kentucky graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindenwood University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/