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Overview |
Lander University | VSU | ||
| Location | Greenwood, SC | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,167 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #973 | #980 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lander.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lander University | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,700 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,300 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,700 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,524 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,763 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
Lander University | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,663 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 3,143 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.4% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.8% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 14/17 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1190 | 830/1030 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Lander University | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lander University | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $305 |
Diversity |
Lander University | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 58% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Lander University | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Lander University | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia State University is larger than than Lander University based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 4,167 students)
Lander University vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lander University or VSU?
- Lander University is 93.1% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($10,700.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.7% higher at Lander University than Virginia State University ($20,300.00 vs. $16,542.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lander University than VSU ($15,524 vs. $15,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lander University are 7.9% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($10,700 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lander University than Virginia State University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 6.8% larger than aid received Lander University ($11,498 vs. $10,763)
Lander University vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lander University or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Lander University .
- The average SAT score at Lander University (922) is 65 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Incoming Lander University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at VSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.81 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at VSU (2.85)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than Lander University (67.4%)
Lander University vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lander University or VSU? 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 VSU and Lander University.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Lander University (40% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Lander University earn on average $300 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($37,000 vs. $36,700)
- Lander University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,500)
- Lander University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($279 vs. $305)
- More Lander University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/