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Overview |
CAU | Lander University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,000 | 4,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | #973 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,948 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,948 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,982 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,015 | $15,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,431 | $10,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 98% |
Admission |
CAU | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,153 | 4,663 | ||
| Admitted | 9,088 | 3,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 67.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | 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 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CAU | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
CAU | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 4% |
Students |
CAU | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 10% | ||
Campus |
CAU | Lander University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 CAU based on total student enrollment (4,167 students vs. 4,000 students)
CAU vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or Lander University?
- Clark Atlanta University is 105.1% more expensive to attend than Lander University for in-state tuition ($21,948.00 vs. $10,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at CAU than Lander University ($21,948.00 vs. $20,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lander University than CAU ($15,524 vs. $30,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lander University are 2.6% lower than costs at Clark Atlanta University ($10,700 vs. $10,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lander University than Clark Atlanta University (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lander University students is 14.1% larger than aid received Clark Atlanta University ($10,763 vs. $9,431)
CAU vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or CAU .
- The average SAT score at Lander University (922) is 72 points higher than at CAU (850)
- Incoming Lander University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at CAU (18)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at CAU (3.28)
- Lander University has a higher acceptance rate (67.4%) than CAU (56.3%)
CAU vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU 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 CAU.
- The graduation rate at CAU is higher than Lander University (41% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Clark Atlanta University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $37,000)
- Lander University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CAU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- Lander University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than CAU graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More Lander University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CAU students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/