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UofSC Clemson Coastal Carolina CSU Elon USC Beaufort Furman Winthrop University Citadel Military College of South Carolina Auburn ASU UNCW| College of Charleston | Lander University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CofC | Lander University | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,885 | 4,167 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #428 | #973 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cofc.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
CofC | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,518 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,338 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,986 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,120 | $15,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $10,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
CofC | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,020 | 4,663 | ||
| Admitted | 16,666 | 3,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 67.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CofC | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CofC | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
CofC | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
CofC | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 10% | ||
Campus |
CofC | 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
- College of Charleston is larger than than Lander University based on total student enrollment (10,885 students vs. 4,167 students)
CofC vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CofC or Lander University?
- College of Charleston is 17% more expensive to attend than Lander University for in-state tuition ($12,518.00 vs. $10,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.1% higher at CofC than Lander University ($35,338.00 vs. $20,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lander University than CofC ($15,524 vs. $21,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lander University are 21.4% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($10,700 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Charleston than Lander University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lander University students is 13.3% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($10,763 vs. $9,499)
CofC vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CofC or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or CofC .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 219 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming CofC students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Lander University (3.66)
- CofC has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Lander University (67.4%)
CofC vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CofC 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 CofC.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than Lander University (63% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from College of Charleston earn on average $9,200 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $37,000)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- CofC graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More CofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lander University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/