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Overview |
Lander University | USC Beaufort | ||
| Location | Greenwood, SC | Bluffton, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 4,167 | 2,124 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #973 | #977 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lander.edu | uscb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lander University | USC Beaufort | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,700 | $10,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,300 | $21,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,700 | $8,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,524 | $16,113 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,763 | $8,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Lander University | USC Beaufort | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,663 | 2,479 | ||
| Admitted | 3,143 | 1,984 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.4% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.8% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1190 | 940/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Lander University | USC Beaufort | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lander University | USC Beaufort | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,474 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
Lander University | USC Beaufort | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Lander University | USC Beaufort | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Lander University | USC Beaufort | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lander University is larger than than USC Beaufort based on total student enrollment (4,167 students vs. 2,124 students)
Lander University vs. USC Beaufort Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lander University or USC Beaufort?
- Lander University is 3.4% more expensive to attend than USC Beaufort for in-state tuition ($10,700.00 vs. $10,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.4% higher at USC Beaufort than Lander University ($21,390.00 vs. $20,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lander University than USC Beaufort ($15,524 vs. $16,113)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Beaufort are 22.7% lower than costs at Lander University ($8,722 vs. $10,700)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lander University as University of South Carolina Beaufort (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lander University students is 27.3% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Beaufort ($10,763 vs. $8,452)
Lander University vs. USC Beaufort Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lander University or USC Beaufort? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Beaufort or Lander University .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Beaufort (927) is 5 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming Lander University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at USC Beaufort (20)
- Accepted freshman USC Beaufort students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Lander University (3.66)
- USC Beaufort has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than Lander University (67.4%)
Lander University vs. USC Beaufort Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lander University or USC Beaufort? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between USC Beaufort and Lander University.
- The graduation rate at Lander University is higher than University of South Carolina Beaufort (37% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Lander University earn on average $300 more per year than USC Beaufort graduates after ten years. ($37,000 vs. $36,700)
- University of South Carolina Beaufort students graduate with a $2,526 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($24,474 vs. $27,000)
- USC Beaufort graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More USC Beaufort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lander University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/