- Lindenwood University is a private school while University of Central Missouri is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Missouri.
- Lindenwood University has more expensive tuition of $21,100 than University of Central Missouri ($18,064).
- Lindenwood University has tighter acceptance rate of 73.75% than University of Central Missouri (83.60%).
- University of Central Missouri is larger with 11,637 students than Lindenwood University (7,000 students).
| Lindenwood University View More Rivals | University of Central Missouri View More Rivals | |
| #276 in National Universities #27 in Missouri | Rankings | #29 in Missouri |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Saint Charles, MO | Location | Warrensburg, MO |
| Known as | Central | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $21,100 | Undergraduate | $9,739 Missouri residents $18,064 out-of-state |
| $8,550 | Graduate | $9,954 Missouri residents $18,498 out-of-state |
| $11,302 | Financial Aid | $4,999 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $30 graduate | |
| 73.75% | Acceptance Rate | 83.60% |
| 43.23% | Yield | 41.78% |
| 1,125 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 7,000 | Total Students | 11,637 |
| 4,808 | Undergraduate | 7,345 |
| 2,192 | Graduate | 4,292 |
| 2,052 | Online Enrollment | 1,305 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 54% | Graduation Rate | 52% |
| 27% | Transfer-out Rate | 24% |
| 77% | Retention Rate | 72% |
| $47,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $42,600 |
| 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: 2,858) $6,095 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $4,198 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| 200 Full-time 650 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 424 Full-time 156 Part-time |
| 626 Full-time 690 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,099 Full-time 178 Part-time |
| $80,407 for Faculties $60,143 Part-time | Average Salary | $70,959 for Faculties $49,510 Part-time |