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Overview |
Lander University | Bluefield College | ||
| Location | Greenwood, SC | Bluefield, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,167 | 991 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #973 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lander.edu | bluefield.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lander University | Bluefield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,700 | $27,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,300 | $27,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,700 | $9,684 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,524 | $22,904 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,763 | $18,596 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Lander University | Bluefield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,663 | 984 | ||
| Admitted | 3,143 | 620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.4% | 63% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.8% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Lander University | Bluefield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lander University | Bluefield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,834 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $215 |
Diversity |
Lander University | Bluefield College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Lander University | Bluefield College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Lander University | Bluefield College | ||
| 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 Bluefield College based on total student enrollment (4,167 students vs. 991 students)
Lander University vs. Bluefield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lander University or Bluefield College?
- Bluefield College is 157.9% more expensive to attend than Lander University for in-state tuition ($27,600.00 vs. $10,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36% higher at Bluefield College than Lander University ($27,600.00 vs. $20,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lander University than Bluefield College ($15,524 vs. $22,904)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bluefield College are 10.5% lower than costs at Lander University ($9,684 vs. $10,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bluefield College than Lander University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluefield College students is 72.8% larger than aid received Lander University ($18,596 vs. $10,763)
Lander University vs. Bluefield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lander University or Bluefield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bluefield College or Lander University .
- The average SAT score at Bluefield College (923) is 1 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming Lander University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Bluefield College (20)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Bluefield College (3.31)
- Lander University has a higher acceptance rate (67.4%) than Bluefield College (63%)
Lander University vs. Bluefield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lander University or Bluefield College? 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 Bluefield College and Lander University.
- The graduation rate at Lander University is higher than Bluefield College (37% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Bluefield College earn on average $8,700 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $37,000)
- Bluefield College students graduate with a $6,166 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($20,834 vs. $27,000)
- Bluefield College graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($215 vs. $279)
- More Bluefield College 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/