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Coastal Carolina Winthrop University Newberry College AU USC Beaufort University of South Carolina-Upstate Limestone University USC Aiken IU South Bend CofC UofSC IU East| Indiana University Southeast | Lander University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU Southeast | Lander University | ||
| Location | New Albany, IN | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,672 | 4,167 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #809 | #973 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ius.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Southeast | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,012 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,264 | $15,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,262 | $10,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 98% |
Admission |
IU Southeast | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,923 | 4,663 | ||
| Admitted | 1,639 | 3,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.2% | 67.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
IU Southeast | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Southeast | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,261 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU Southeast | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
IU Southeast | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 10% | ||
Campus |
IU Southeast | Lander University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lander University is larger than than IU Southeast based on total student enrollment (4,167 students vs. 3,672 students)
IU Southeast vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Southeast or Lander University?
- Lander University is 47.1% more expensive to attend than IU Southeast for in-state tuition ($10,700.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at IU Southeast than Lander University ($20,634.00 vs. $20,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Southeast than Lander University ($8,264 vs. $15,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lander University are 2.9% lower than costs at Indiana University Southeast ($10,700 vs. $11,012)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lander University than Indiana University Southeast (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lander University students is 48.2% larger than aid received Indiana University Southeast ($10,763 vs. $7,262)
IU Southeast vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Southeast or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or IU Southeast .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Southeast (955) is 33 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming IU Southeast students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at IU Southeast (3.31)
- IU Southeast has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Lander University (67.4%)
IU Southeast vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Southeast 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 IU Southeast.
- The graduation rate at Lander University is higher than Indiana University Southeast (37% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Southeast earn on average $1,300 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $37,000)
- Indiana University Southeast students graduate with a $6,739 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($20,261 vs. $27,000)
- IU Southeast graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($209 vs. $279)
- More IU Southeast graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lander University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/