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Overview |
Ole Miss | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | University, MS | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,043 | 7,288 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #352 | #723 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olemiss.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ole Miss | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,252 | $19,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,820 | $19,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,040 | $10,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,946 | $18,698 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,070 | $14,858 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 99% |
Admission |
Ole Miss | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,837 | 6,743 | ||
| Admitted | 27,218 | 4,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 65.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Ole Miss | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ole Miss | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,700 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ole Miss | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
Ole Miss | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Ole Miss | Lindenwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mississippi is larger than than Lindenwood University based on total student enrollment (24,043 students vs. 7,288 students)
Ole Miss vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ole Miss or Lindenwood University?
- Lindenwood University is 115.1% more expensive to attend than Ole Miss for in-state tuition ($19,900.00 vs. $9,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.8% higher at Ole Miss than Lindenwood University ($26,820.00 vs. $19,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mississippi than Lindenwood University ($14,946 vs. $18,698)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 11.5% lower than costs at University of Mississippi ($10,800 vs. $12,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University than University of Mississippi (99% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lindenwood University students is 13.7% larger than aid received University of Mississippi ($14,858 vs. $13,070)
Ole Miss vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ole Miss or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or Ole Miss .
- The average SAT score at University of Mississippi (1118) is 75 points higher than at Lindenwood University (1043)
- Incoming Ole Miss students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lindenwood University (23)
- Accepted freshman Ole Miss students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Lindenwood University (3.42)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Lindenwood University (65.9%)
Ole Miss vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ole Miss 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 Ole Miss.
- The graduation rate at Ole Miss is higher than Lindenwood University (60% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Mississippi earn on average $8,600 more per year than Lindenwood University graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $44,100)
- University of Mississippi students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ole Miss graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Ole Miss graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindenwood University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/