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Overview |
Lander University | AU | ||
| Location | Greenwood, SC | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,167 | 1,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #973 | #661 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lander.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lander University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,700 | $37,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,300 | $37,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,700 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,524 | $23,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,763 | $26,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Lander University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,663 | 2,324 | ||
| Admitted | 3,143 | 1,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.4% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.8% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1190 | 850/1170 | ||
| 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 |
Lander University | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lander University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lander University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Lander University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Lander University | AU | ||
| 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 AU based on total student enrollment (4,167 students vs. 1,363 students)
Lander University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lander University or AU?
- Averett University is 251.8% more expensive to attend than Lander University for in-state tuition ($37,640.00 vs. $10,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.4% higher at AU than Lander University ($37,640.00 vs. $20,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lander University than AU ($15,524 vs. $23,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lander University are 6.2% lower than costs at Averett University ($10,700 vs. $11,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Averett University than Lander University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 143.9% larger than aid received Lander University ($26,246 vs. $10,763)
Lander University vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lander University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Lander University .
- The average SAT score at Lander University (922) is 9 points higher than at AU (913)
- Incoming Lander University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at AU (20)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at AU (3.07)
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than Lander University (67.4%)
Lander University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lander University or AU? 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 AU and Lander University.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Lander University (41% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $11,400 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $37,000)
- Averett University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More AU 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/