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Overview |
Lander University | Lamar University | ||
| Location | Greenwood, SC | Beaumont, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,167 | 16,803 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #973 | #992 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lander.edu | lamar.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lander University | Lamar University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,700 | $6,228 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,300 | $16,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,700 | $9,884 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,524 | $11,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,763 | $10,397 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Lander University | Lamar University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,663 | 6,214 | ||
| Admitted | 3,143 | 5,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.4% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.8% | 28.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1190 | 830/1030 | ||
| 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 | Lamar University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lander University | Lamar University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
Lander University | Lamar University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Lander University | Lamar University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Lander University | Lamar University | ||
| 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
- Lamar University is larger than than Lander University based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 4,167 students)
Lander University vs. Lamar University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lander University or Lamar University?
- Lander University is 71.8% more expensive to attend than Lamar University for in-state tuition ($10,700.00 vs. $6,228.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.7% higher at Lander University than Lamar University ($20,300.00 vs. $16,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar University than Lander University ($11,757 vs. $15,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lamar University are 8.3% lower than costs at Lander University ($9,884 vs. $10,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lander University than Lamar University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lander University students is 3.5% larger than aid received Lamar University ($10,763 vs. $10,397)
Lander University vs. Lamar University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lander University or Lamar University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lamar University or Lander University .
- The average SAT score at Lamar University (974) is 52 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming Lamar University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Lamar University (3.4)
- Lamar University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Lander University (67.4%)
Lander University vs. Lamar University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lander University or Lamar 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 Lamar University and Lander University.
- The graduation rate at Lander University is higher than Lamar University (37% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Lamar University earn on average $8,500 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $37,000)
- Lamar University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lamar University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Lander University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lamar University students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/