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Overview |
Wabash College | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Crawfordsville, IN | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 845 | 7,288 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #723 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wabash.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wabash College | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,200 | $19,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,200 | $19,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,300 | $10,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,913 | $18,698 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,864 | $14,858 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Wabash College | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,897 | 6,743 | ||
| Admitted | 1,191 | 4,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 65.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wabash College | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wabash College | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,800 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wabash College | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 72% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
Wabash College | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Wabash College | Lindenwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lindenwood University is larger than than Wabash College based on total student enrollment (7,288 students vs. 845 students)
Wabash College vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wabash College or Lindenwood University?
- Wabash College is 142.2% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($48,200.00 vs. $19,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.2% higher at Wabash College than Lindenwood University ($48,200.00 vs. $19,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than Wabash College ($18,698 vs. $23,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 23.1% lower than costs at Wabash College ($10,800 vs. $13,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wabash College than Lindenwood University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wabash College students is 161.6% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($38,864 vs. $14,858)
Wabash College vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wabash College or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or Wabash College .
- The average SAT score at Wabash College (1145) is 102 points higher than at Lindenwood University (1043)
- Incoming Wabash College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lindenwood University (23)
- Accepted freshman Wabash College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Lindenwood University (3.42)
- Lindenwood University has a higher acceptance rate (65.9%) than Wabash College (62.8%)
Wabash College vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wabash College 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 Wabash College.
- The graduation rate at Wabash College is higher than Lindenwood University (75% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Wabash College earn on average $18,700 more per year than Lindenwood University graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $44,100)
- Wabash College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wabash College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Wabash College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindenwood University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/