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Overview |
Lander University | King College | ||
| Location | Greenwood, SC | Bristol, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,167 | 1,357 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #973 | #632 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lander.edu | king.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lander University | King College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,700 | $31,942 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,300 | $31,942 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,700 | $9,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,524 | $22,626 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,763 | $22,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 86% |
Admission |
Lander University | King College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,663 | 875 | ||
| Admitted | 3,143 | 532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.4% | 60.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.8% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1190 | 1000/1160 | ||
| 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 | King College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lander University | King College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Lander University | King College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Lander University | King College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Lander University | King College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lander University is larger than than King College based on total student enrollment (4,167 students vs. 1,357 students)
Lander University vs. King College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lander University or King College?
- King College is 198.5% more expensive to attend than Lander University for in-state tuition ($31,942.00 vs. $10,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.3% higher at King College than Lander University ($31,942.00 vs. $20,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lander University than King College ($15,524 vs. $22,626)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King College are 7.4% lower than costs at Lander University ($9,960 vs. $10,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lander University than King College (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King College students is 111% larger than aid received Lander University ($22,715 vs. $10,763)
Lander University vs. King College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lander University or King College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between King College or Lander University .
- The average SAT score at King College (1005) is 83 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming King College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at King College (3.46)
- Lander University has a higher acceptance rate (67.4%) than King College (60.8%)
Lander University vs. King College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lander University or King 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 King College and Lander University.
- The graduation rate at King College is higher than Lander University (41% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from King College earn on average $11,500 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $37,000)
- King College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- King College graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More King College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lander University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/