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Overview |
Lander University | Tarleton | ||
| Location | Greenwood, SC | Stephenville, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,167 | 14,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #973 | #871 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lander.edu | tarleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lander University | Tarleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,700 | $4,416 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,300 | $14,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,700 | $10,328 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,524 | $13,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,763 | $8,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 79% |
Admission |
Lander University | Tarleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,663 | 5,788 | ||
| Admitted | 3,143 | 5,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.4% | 87.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.8% | 48.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1190 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Lander University | Tarleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lander University | Tarleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $204 |
Diversity |
Lander University | Tarleton | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Lander University | Tarleton | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Lander University | Tarleton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tarleton State University is larger than than Lander University based on total student enrollment (14,092 students vs. 4,167 students)
Lander University vs. Tarleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lander University or Tarleton?
- Lander University is 142.3% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($10,700.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.9% higher at Lander University than Tarleton State University ($20,300.00 vs. $14,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tarleton State University than Lander University ($13,755 vs. $15,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tarleton State University are 3.6% lower than costs at Lander University ($10,328 vs. $10,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lander University than Tarleton State University (98% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lander University students is 27.2% larger than aid received Tarleton State University ($10,763 vs. $8,463)
Lander University vs. Tarleton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lander University or Tarleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tarleton or Lander University .
- The average SAT score at Tarleton State University (959) is 37 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming Tarleton students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Tarleton (3.21)
- Tarleton has a higher acceptance rate (87.1%) than Lander University (67.4%)
Lander University vs. Tarleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lander University or Tarleton? 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 Tarleton and Lander University.
- The graduation rate at Tarleton is higher than Lander University (39% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Tarleton State University earn on average $8,500 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $37,000)
- Tarleton State University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- Tarleton graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More Tarleton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lander University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/