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IU South Bend IU BSU IUPUI Coastal Carolina EIU Winthrop University Purdue Western Illinois University Newberry College AU IU Kokomo| Indiana State University | Lander University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana State | Lander University | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 4,167 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #973 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $15,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $10,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Indiana State | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 4,663 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 3,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 67.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
Indiana State | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Indiana State | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | Lander University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana State University is larger than than Lander University based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 4,167 students)
Indiana State vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or Lander University?
- Lander University is 13.2% more expensive to attend than Indiana State for in-state tuition ($10,700.00 vs. $9,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at Indiana State than Lander University ($20,880.00 vs. $20,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than Lander University ($12,688 vs. $15,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lander University are 6.1% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($10,700 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lander University than Indiana State University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana State University students is 0.4% larger than aid received Lander University ($10,802 vs. $10,763)
Indiana State vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at Lander University (922) is 12 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming Lander University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Indiana State (3.29)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Lander University (67.4%)
Indiana State vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State 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 Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Indiana State is higher than Lander University (42% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Indiana State University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $37,000)
- Indiana State University students graduate with a $3,280 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($23,720 vs. $27,000)
- Indiana State graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Indiana State 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/