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Overview |
JCSU | Lander University | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 4,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | #973 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $15,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $10,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
JCSU | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,306 | 4,663 | ||
| Admitted | 583 | 3,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | 67.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | 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 |
JCSU | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $279 |
Diversity |
JCSU | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
JCSU | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 10% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | 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 JCSU based on total student enrollment (4,167 students vs. 1,093 students)
JCSU vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or Lander University?
- Johnson C Smith University is 63.3% more expensive to attend than Lander University for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $10,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at Lander University than Johnson C Smith University ($20,300.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lander University than JCSU ($15,524 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 50.7% lower than costs at Lander University ($7,100 vs. $10,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lander University than Johnson C Smith University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 20% larger than aid received Lander University ($12,911 vs. $10,763)
JCSU vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or JCSU .
- The average SAT score at Lander University (922) is 126 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming Lander University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 1.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Lander University has a higher acceptance rate (67.4%) than JCSU (25.3%)
JCSU vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU 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 JCSU.
- The graduation rate at JCSU is the same as at Lander University (37% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Lander University earn on average $6,700 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($37,000 vs. $30,300)
- Lander University students graduate with a $5,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,050)
- Lander University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($279 vs. $331)
- More Lander University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/