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AAMU Coastal Carolina Winthrop University Albany State University TROY Tennessee State University Tuskegee University AUM Jacksonville State University Newberry College AU USC Beaufort| Alabama State University | Lander University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | Lander University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 4,167 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #973 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $15,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $10,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 4,663 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 3,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 67.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 950/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Alabama State | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Lander University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lander University is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (4,167 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Lander University?
- Lander University is 28.5% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($10,700.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.9% higher at Lander University than Alabama State University ($20,300.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than Lander University ($13,176 vs. $15,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 76.9% lower than costs at Lander University ($6,050 vs. $10,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lander University than Alabama State University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lander University students is 7.3% larger than aid received Alabama State University ($10,763 vs. $10,029)
Alabama State vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Lander University (922) is 78 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming Lander University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.71 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Lander University (67.4%)
Alabama State vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or Lander University? 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 Lander University and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Lander University is higher than Alabama State University (37% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Lander University earn on average $7,500 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($37,000 vs. $29,500)
- Lander University students graduate with a $5,091 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,091)
- Lander University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($279 vs. $331)
- More Lander University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/