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Coastal Carolina Winthrop University UAFS University of Central Arkansas Newberry College AU Southern Arkansas University Main Campus USC Beaufort University of South Carolina-Upstate Limestone University USC Aiken CofC| Arkansas Tech University | Lander University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Lander University | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,487 | 4,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,995 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,989 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,852 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,443 | $14,657 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,680 | $12,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
ATU | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,904 | 5,184 | ||
| Admitted | 4,722 | 3,521 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.1% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
ATU | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $279 |
Diversity |
ATU | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
ATU | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 9% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Lander University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than Lander University based on total student enrollment (9,487 students vs. 4,363 students)
ATU vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Lander University?
- Lander University is 78.5% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($10,700.00 vs. $5,995.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.3% higher at Lander University than Arkansas Tech University ($20,300.00 vs. $11,989.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Lander University ($11,443 vs. $14,657)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 8.6% lower than costs at Lander University ($9,852 vs. $10,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lander University than Arkansas Tech University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lander University students is 24% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($12,000 vs. $9,680)
ATU vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or ATU .
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at ATU (3.37)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Lander University (67.9%)
ATU vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU 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 ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Lander University (43% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Arkansas Tech University earn on average $100 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $37,000)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- ATU graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lander University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/