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Overview |
Lander University | UofSC | ||
| Location | Greenwood, SC | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,167 | 35,653 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #973 | #208 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lander.edu | sc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lander University | UofSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,700 | $12,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,300 | $33,528 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,700 | $11,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,524 | $22,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,763 | $6,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Lander University | UofSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,663 | 42,188 | ||
| Admitted | 3,143 | 27,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.4% | 64.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.8% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1190 | 1180/1380 | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Lander University | UofSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lander University | UofSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Lander University | UofSC | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Lander University | UofSC | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Lander University | UofSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Columbia is larger than than Lander University based on total student enrollment (35,653 students vs. 4,167 students)
Lander University vs. UofSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lander University or UofSC?
- University of South Carolina Columbia is 14.8% more expensive to attend than Lander University for in-state tuition ($12,288.00 vs. $10,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.2% higher at UofSC than Lander University ($33,528.00 vs. $20,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lander University than UofSC ($15,524 vs. $22,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lander University are 10.1% lower than costs at University of South Carolina Columbia ($10,700 vs. $11,780)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lander University as University of South Carolina Columbia (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lander University students is 56.4% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($10,763 vs. $6,880)
Lander University vs. UofSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lander University or UofSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UofSC or Lander University .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Columbia (1220) is 298 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming UofSC students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman UofSC students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Lander University (3.66)
- Lander University has a higher acceptance rate (67.4%) than UofSC (64.1%)
Lander University vs. UofSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lander University or UofSC? 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 UofSC and Lander University.
- The graduation rate at UofSC is higher than Lander University (70% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Columbia earn on average $14,700 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $37,000)
- University of South Carolina Columbia students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- UofSC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More UofSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lander University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/