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