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Overview |
Claflin University | Lander University | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, SC | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,830 | 4,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | #973 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | claflin.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
Claflin University | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,476 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,476 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,951 | $15,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,707 | $10,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
Claflin University | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,568 | 4,663 | ||
| Admitted | 5,903 | 3,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 67.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/18 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | 950/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Claflin University | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Claflin University | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,184 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $279 |
Diversity |
Claflin University | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Claflin University | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Claflin University | 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
- Lander University is larger than than Claflin University based on total student enrollment (4,167 students vs. 1,830 students)
Claflin University vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Claflin University or Lander University?
- Claflin University is 54% more expensive to attend than Lander University for in-state tuition ($16,476.00 vs. $10,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.2% higher at Lander University than Claflin University ($20,300.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lander University than Claflin University ($15,524 vs. $19,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 12.9% lower than costs at Lander University ($9,480 vs. $10,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lander University than Claflin University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claflin University students is 27.4% larger than aid received Lander University ($13,707 vs. $10,763)
Claflin University vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Claflin University or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or Claflin University .
- The average SAT score at Lander University (922) is 107 points higher than at Claflin University (815)
- Incoming Lander University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Claflin University (17)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Claflin University (3.28)
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than Lander University (67.4%)
Claflin University vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Claflin University 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 Claflin University.
- The graduation rate at Claflin University is higher than Lander University (40% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Lander University earn on average $6,300 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($37,000 vs. $30,700)
- Lander University students graduate with a $5,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,184)
- Lander University graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($279 vs. $332)
- More Lander University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/