Student Financial Services

Competitor Cost Comparison

Competitor Cost Comparison

Why pay more for less?

Lindenwood University is one of the most affordable and accessible private universities in the St. Louis region. Whether you study online or on campus, Lindenwood is committed to providing an affordable private education that doesn't sacrifice quality. While everyone's situation is unique, below are some quick cost comparisons to help you take the next step in your educational journey.

Traditional Undergraduate

Comparing Traditional Undergraduate
Saint Louis University
(2024-2025)
$54,760
Missouri Baptist
(2024-2025)
$32,948
Webster University
(2024-2025)
$31,450
William Woods University
(2024-2025)
$29,100
Maryville University
(2024-2025)
$24,766
Missouri Valley College
(2024-2025)
$22,000
Lindenwood University
(2024-2025)
$19,900

Source: University websites, most recently published tuition and fees as of September 4, 2024. Costs shown are tuition per year (two semesters). Housing, food, and fees are not included in these comparisons.

Traditional Graduate

Comparing Traditional Graduate
Saint Louis University
(2024-2025)
$1,370
per credit hour
Maryville University
(2024-2025)
$808*
per credit hour
Webster University
(2024-2025)
$752
per credit hour
Missouri Baptist
(2024-2025)
$724
per credit hour
Lindenwood University
(2024-2025)
$632*
per credit hour

Source: University websites, most recently published tuition and fees as of September 4, 2024.
*Indicates average cost across all program types.

Online (Undergraduate)

Comparing Online (Undergraduate)
Saint Louis University
(2024-2025)
$650
per credit hour
Maryville University
(2024-2025)
$565*
per credit hour
Missouri Baptist
(2024-2025)
$521
per credit hour
Lindenwood University
(2024-2025)
$495
per credit hour
Webster University
(2024-2025)
$475
per credit hour

Source: University websites, most recently published tuition and fees as of September 4, 2024.
*Indicates average cost across all program types.

Online (Graduate)

Comparing Online (Graduate)
Maryville University
(2024-2025)
$827*
per credit hour
Webster University
(2024-2025)
$752
per credit hour
University of Phoenix
(2024-2025)
$698
per credit hour
Missouri Baptist
(2024-2025)
$648*
per credit hour
Lindenwood University
(2024-2025)
$632*
per credit hour

Source: University websites, most recently published tuition and fees as of September 4, 2024.
*Indicates average cost across all program types.