- Both Lindenwood University and Stephens College are private.
- Both schools are located in Missouri.
- Stephens College has more expensive tuition of $28,200 than Lindenwood University ($21,100).
- Stephens College has tighter acceptance rate of 53.11% than Lindenwood University (73.75%).
- Stephens College has higher SAT scores of 1,140 than Lindenwood University (1,125).
- Lindenwood University is larger with 7,000 students than Stephens College (590 students).
| Lindenwood University View More Rivals | Stephens College View More Rivals | |
| #276 in National Universities #27 in Missouri | Rankings | #19 in Missouri |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Saint Charles, MO | Location | Columbia, MO |
| Known as | Stephens | |
| 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 | $28,200 |
| $8,550 | Graduate | $9,900 |
| $11,302 | Financial Aid | $17,251 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $50 | |
| 73.75% | Acceptance Rate | 53.11% |
| 43.23% | Yield | 19.14% |
| 1,125 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,140 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 7,000 | Total Students | 590 |
| 4,808 | Undergraduate | 407 |
| 2,192 | Graduate | 183 |
| 2,052 | Online Enrollment | 24 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 54% | Graduation Rate | 45% |
| 27% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 77% | Retention Rate | 63% |
| $47,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $41,000 |
| 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 |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,725) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 539) $7,110 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 8 to 1 |
| 200 Full-time 650 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 37 Full-time 62 Part-time |
| 626 Full-time 690 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 162 Full-time 98 Part-time |
| $80,407 for Faculties $60,143 Part-time | Average Salary | $58,717 for Faculties $44,300 Part-time |