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Overview |
WKU | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, KY | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,493 | 7,000 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #875 | #755 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wku.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
WKU | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,112 | $19,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $19,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,072 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,625 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,260 | $15,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
WKU | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,505 | 4,372 | ||
| Admitted | 7,276 | 3,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.9% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1170 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WKU | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WKU | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
WKU | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
WKU | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 34% | ||
Campus |
WKU | 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
- Western Kentucky University is larger than than Lindenwood University based on total student enrollment (16,493 students vs. 7,000 students)
WKU vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WKU or Lindenwood University?
- Lindenwood University is 71.9% more expensive to attend than WKU for in-state tuition ($19,100.00 vs. $11,112.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.4% higher at WKU than Lindenwood University ($27,000.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Kentucky University than Lindenwood University ($12,625 vs. $18,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 8.5% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($10,200 vs. $11,072)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University than Western Kentucky University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lindenwood University students is 54.4% larger than aid received Western Kentucky University ($15,840 vs. $10,260)
WKU vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WKU or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or WKU .
- The average SAT score at Western Kentucky University (1047) is 4 points higher than at Lindenwood University (1043)
- Incoming WKU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Lindenwood University (23)
- Accepted freshman WKU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.42) as students at Lindenwood University (3.42)
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Lindenwood University (74%)
WKU vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WKU 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 WKU.
- The graduation rate at WKU is higher than Lindenwood University (50% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Lindenwood University earn on average $7,000 more per year than WKU graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $37,100)
- Western Kentucky University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- WKU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Lindenwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WKU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/