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Overview |
Lander University | PC | ||
| Location | Greenwood, SC | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,167 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #973 | #333 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lander.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lander University | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,700 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,300 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,700 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,524 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,763 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Lander University | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,663 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 3,143 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.4% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.8% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1190 | 1020/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
Lander University | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lander University | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $269 |
Diversity |
Lander University | PC | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Lander University | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Lander University | PC | ||
| 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 PC based on total student enrollment (4,167 students vs. 1,199 students)
Lander University vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lander University or PC?
- Presbyterian College is 264.4% more expensive to attend than Lander University for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $10,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.1% higher at PC than Lander University ($38,990.00 vs. $20,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lander University than PC ($15,524 vs. $21,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lander University are 5.6% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($10,700 vs. $11,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than Lander University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 219.4% larger than aid received Lander University ($34,379 vs. $10,763)
Lander University vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lander University or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Lander University .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 160 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming PC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at PC (3.6)
- Lander University has a higher acceptance rate (67.4%) than PC (59.4%)
Lander University vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lander University or PC? 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 PC and Lander University.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Lander University (68% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $10,700 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $37,000)
- Presbyterian College students graduate with a $892 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($26,108 vs. $27,000)
- PC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lander University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/