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Overview |
Louisville | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,139 | 7,288 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #411 | #723 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,632 | $19,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,978 | $19,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $10,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,808 | $18,698 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,148 | $14,858 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Louisville | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,821 | 6,743 | ||
| Admitted | 11,937 | 4,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 65.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Louisville | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $279 |
Diversity |
Louisville | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
Louisville | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | 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
- University of Louisville is larger than than Lindenwood University based on total student enrollment (22,139 students vs. 7,288 students)
Louisville vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or Lindenwood University?
- Lindenwood University is 57.5% more expensive to attend than Louisville for in-state tuition ($19,900.00 vs. $12,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.6% higher at Louisville than Lindenwood University ($28,978.00 vs. $19,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than Louisville ($18,698 vs. $18,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 8.2% lower than costs at University of Louisville ($10,800 vs. $11,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University than University of Louisville (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lindenwood University students is 13% larger than aid received University of Louisville ($14,858 vs. $13,148)
Louisville vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or Louisville .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 116 points higher than at Lindenwood University (1043)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Lindenwood University (23)
- Accepted freshman Louisville students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Lindenwood University (3.42)
- Louisville has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Lindenwood University (65.9%)
Louisville vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Louisville is higher than Lindenwood University (51% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Louisville earn on average $1,100 more per year than Lindenwood University graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $44,100)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $7,344 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($19,656 vs. $27,000)
- Louisville graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($203 vs. $279)
- More Louisville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindenwood University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/