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Overview |
LHU | Lander University | ||
| Location | Lock Haven, PA | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,920 | 4,167 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1035 | #973 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lhup.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
LHU | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,290 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,350 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $15,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $10,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
LHU | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,663 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 26.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 950/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
LHU | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LHU | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
LHU | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
LHU | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 10% | ||
Campus |
LHU | Lander University | ||
| 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 LHU based on total student enrollment (4,167 students vs. 2,920 students)
LHU vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LHU or Lander University?
- Lander University is 38.7% more expensive to attend than LHU for in-state tuition ($10,700.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at Lander University than Lock Haven University ($20,300.00 vs. $17,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 3.4% lower than costs at Lander University ($10,350 vs. $10,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lander University than Lock Haven University (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lander University students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($10,763 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, LHU or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or LHU .
- The average SAT score at Lock Haven University (948) is 26 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming LHU students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at LHU (3.41)
LHU vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LHU or Lander 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 Lander University and LHU.
- The graduation rate at LHU is higher than Lander University (46% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Lock Haven University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $37,000)
- Lander University and LHU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lander University and LHU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More LHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lander University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/