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Overview |
Lander University | MBC | ||
| Location | Greenwood, SC | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,167 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #973 | #1040 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lander.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lander University | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,700 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,300 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,700 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,524 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,763 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Lander University | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,663 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,143 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 26.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1190 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Lander University | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lander University | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lander University | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Lander University | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Lander University | MBC | ||
| 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 MBC based on total student enrollment (4,167 students vs. 1,957 students)
Lander University vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lander University or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 195.4% more expensive to attend than Lander University for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $10,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.7% higher at MBC than Lander University ($31,611.00 vs. $20,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lander University than MBC ($15,524 vs. $18,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 3.7% lower than costs at Lander University ($10,320 vs. $10,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Lander University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 126.6% larger than aid received Lander University ($24,389 vs. $10,763)
Which college is harder to get into, Lander University or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Lander University .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 87 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming MBC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at MBC (3.57)
Lander University vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lander University or MBC? 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 MBC and Lander University.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than Lander University (49% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Mary Baldwin College earn on average $1,400 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $37,000)
- Mary Baldwin College and Lander University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mary Baldwin College and Lander University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lander University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/