- Both Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies (CMU CGES) and Lindenwood University are private.
- Both schools are located in Missouri.
- Lindenwood University has more expensive tuition of $21,100 than CMU CGES ($6,960).
- CMU CGES has tighter acceptance rate of 45.45% than Lindenwood University (73.75%).
- Lindenwood University is larger with 7,000 students than CMU CGES (3,145 students).
Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies View More Rivals | Lindenwood University View More Rivals | |
| #28 in Missouri | Rankings | #276 in National Universities #27 in Missouri |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Fayette, MO | Location | Saint Charles, MO |
CMU CGES| Known as | | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $6,960 | Undergraduate | $21,100 |
| $6,390 | Graduate | $8,550 |
| $4,117 | Financial Aid | $11,302 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 45.45% | Acceptance Rate | 73.75% |
| 60.00% | Yield | 43.23% |
| Test Scores | 1,125 SAT, 24 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,145 | Total Students | 7,000 |
| 2,808 | Undergraduate | 4,808 |
| 337 | Graduate | 2,192 |
| 1,484 | Online Enrollment | 2,052 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | |
| Transfer-out Rate | 27% | |
| 33% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $39,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $47,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| Not offered or not Reported | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,725) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 19 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 14 Full-time 136 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 200 Full-time 650 Part-time |
| 54 Full-time 140 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 626 Full-time 690 Part-time |
| $51,245 for Faculties $42,812 Part-time | Average Salary | $80,407 for Faculties $60,143 Part-time |