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Tennessee State University Coastal Carolina Winthrop University Central State University ISU Newberry College AU USC Beaufort University of South Carolina-Upstate Limestone University NCAT USC Aiken| Kentucky State University | Lander University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KY State | Lander University | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 4,167 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | #973 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,732 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,076 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,473 | $15,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $10,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
KY State | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,870 | 4,663 | ||
| Admitted | 2,626 | 3,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 67.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 783/978 | 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 |
KY State | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
KY State | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
KY State | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 10% | ||
Campus |
KY State | 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
- Lander University is larger than than KY State based on total student enrollment (4,167 students vs. 1,726 students)
KY State vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or Lander University?
- Lander University is 36.2% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($10,700.00 vs. $7,854.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73% higher at Lander University than Kentucky State University ($20,300.00 vs. $11,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than Lander University ($11,473 vs. $15,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 32.5% lower than costs at Lander University ($8,076 vs. $10,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky State University than Lander University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lander University students is 30.4% larger than aid received Kentucky State University ($10,763 vs. $8,257)
KY State vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or KY State .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky State University (931) is 9 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming KY State students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.94 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at KY State (2.72)
- KY State has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Lander University (67.4%)
KY State vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY 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 KY State.
- The graduation rate at Lander University is higher than Kentucky State University (37% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Lander University earn on average $6,000 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($37,000 vs. $31,000)
- Lander University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Lander University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Lander University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/