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Overview |
Lander University | Morris College | ||
| Location | Greenwood, SC | Sumter, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,167 | 384 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #973 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lander.edu | morris.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lander University | Morris College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,700 | $14,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,300 | $14,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,700 | $7,164 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,524 | $18,829 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,763 | $10,274 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Lander University | Morris College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,663 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,143 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 2.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Lander University | Morris College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lander University | Morris College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $25,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 10% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $32,950 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $340 |
Diversity |
Lander University | Morris College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 58% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Lander University | Morris College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Lander University | Morris 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 Morris College based on total student enrollment (4,167 students vs. 384 students)
Lander University vs. Morris College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lander University or Morris College?
- Morris College is 32.7% more expensive to attend than Lander University for in-state tuition ($14,198.00 vs. $10,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43% higher at Lander University than Morris College ($20,300.00 vs. $14,198.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lander University than Morris College ($15,524 vs. $18,829)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morris College are 49.4% lower than costs at Lander University ($7,164 vs. $10,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morris College than Lander University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lander University students is 4.8% larger than aid received Morris College ($10,763 vs. $10,274)
Which college is harder to get into, Lander University or Morris College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Morris College or Lander University .
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 1.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Morris College (2.57)
Lander University vs. Morris College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lander University or Morris 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 Morris College and Lander University.
- The graduation rate at Lander University is higher than Morris College (37% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Lander University earn on average $11,700 more per year than Morris College graduates after ten years. ($37,000 vs. $25,300)
- Lander University students graduate with a $5,950 lower median federal student loan debt than Morris College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,950)
- Lander University graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Morris College graduates. ($279 vs. $340)
- More Lander University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morris College students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 10%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/