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Overview |
Lander University | Limestone University | ||
| Location | Greenwood, SC | Gaffney, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,167 | 1,786 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #973 | #864 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lander.edu | limestone.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lander University | Limestone University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,700 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,300 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,700 | $10,645 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,524 | $23,478 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,763 | $19,016 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Lander University | Limestone University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,663 | 2,260 | ||
| Admitted | 3,143 | 2,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.4% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.8% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1190 | 980/1160 | ||
| 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 | Limestone University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lander University | Limestone University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $281 |
Diversity |
Lander University | Limestone University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 48% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Lander University | Limestone University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Lander University | Limestone 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
- Lander University is larger than than Limestone University based on total student enrollment (4,167 students vs. 1,786 students)
Lander University vs. Limestone University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lander University or Limestone University?
- Limestone University is 135.5% more expensive to attend than Lander University for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $10,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.1% higher at Limestone University than Lander University ($25,200.00 vs. $20,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lander University than Limestone University ($15,524 vs. $23,478)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Limestone University are 0.5% lower than costs at Lander University ($10,645 vs. $10,700)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lander University as Limestone University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Limestone University students is 76.7% larger than aid received Lander University ($19,016 vs. $10,763)
Lander University vs. Limestone University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lander University or Limestone University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Limestone University or Lander University .
- The average SAT score at Lander University (922) is 20 points higher than at Limestone University (902)
- Incoming Lander University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Limestone University (19)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Limestone University (3.42)
- Limestone University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Lander University (67.4%)
Lander University vs. Limestone University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lander University or Limestone 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 Limestone University and Lander University.
- The graduation rate at Limestone University is higher than Lander University (39% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Limestone University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $37,000)
- Lander University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Limestone University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,250)
- Lander University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Limestone University graduates. ($279 vs. $281)
- More Lander University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Limestone University students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/