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Overview |
Lander University | Texas A & M International University | ||
| Location | Greenwood, SC | Laredo, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,167 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #973 | #812 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lander.edu | tamiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lander University | Texas A & M International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,700 | $3,818 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,300 | $13,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,700 | $9,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,524 | $5,383 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,763 | $10,872 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Lander University | Texas A & M International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,663 | 7,848 | ||
| Admitted | 3,143 | 3,758 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.4% | 47.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.8% | 34.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1190 | 910/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Lander University | Texas A & M International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lander University | Texas A & M International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,806 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $153 |
Diversity |
Lander University | Texas A & M International University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 95% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Lander University | Texas A & M International University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Lander University | Texas A & M International University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas A & M International University is larger than than Lander University based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 4,167 students)
Lander University vs. Texas A & M International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lander University or Texas A & M International University?
- Lander University is 180.3% more expensive to attend than Texas A & M International University for in-state tuition ($10,700.00 vs. $3,818.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.9% higher at Lander University than Texas A & M International University ($20,300.00 vs. $13,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A & M International University than Lander University ($5,383 vs. $15,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A & M International University are 16.2% lower than costs at Lander University ($9,210 vs. $10,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lander University than Texas A & M International University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A & M International University students is 1% larger than aid received Lander University ($10,872 vs. $10,763)
Lander University vs. Texas A & M International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lander University or Texas A & M International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A & M International University or Lander University .
- The average SAT score at Lander University (922) is 17 points higher than at Texas A & M International University (905)
- Incoming Lander University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Texas A & M International University (18)
- Accepted freshman Texas A & M International University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Lander University (3.66)
- Lander University has a higher acceptance rate (67.4%) than Texas A & M International University (47.9%)
Lander University vs. Texas A & M International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lander University or Texas A & M International 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 Texas A & M International University and Lander University.
- The graduation rate at Texas A & M International University is higher than Lander University (42% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Texas A & M International University earn on average $8,200 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $37,000)
- Texas A & M International University students graduate with a $12,194 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($14,806 vs. $27,000)
- Texas A & M International University graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($153 vs. $279)
- More Texas A & M International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lander University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/