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Overview |
Coker | Lander University | ||
| Location | Hartsville, SC | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,160 | 4,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #958 | #973 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coker.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coker | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,864 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,864 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,892 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,345 | $15,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,519 | $10,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Coker | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 996 | 4,663 | ||
| Admitted | 937 | 3,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 67.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 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 |
Coker | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coker | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,600 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $279 |
Diversity |
Coker | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Coker | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Coker | 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 Coker based on total student enrollment (4,167 students vs. 1,160 students)
Coker vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coker or Lander University?
- Coker College is 188.4% more expensive to attend than Lander University for in-state tuition ($30,864.00 vs. $10,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52% higher at Coker than Lander University ($30,864.00 vs. $20,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lander University than Coker ($15,524 vs. $19,345)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coker College are 8.2% lower than costs at Lander University ($9,892 vs. $10,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coker College than Lander University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coker College students is 137.1% larger than aid received Lander University ($25,519 vs. $10,763)
Coker vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coker or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or Coker .
- The average SAT score at Coker College (960) is 38 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming Coker students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Coker (3.1)
- Coker has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Lander University (67.4%)
Coker vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coker 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 Coker.
- The graduation rate at Coker is higher than Lander University (49% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Lander University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Coker graduates after ten years. ($37,000 vs. $35,600)
- Lander University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Coker graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Lander University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Coker graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Lander University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coker students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/