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Overview |
Luther Rice University | Lander University | ||
| Location | Lithonia, GA | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 581 | 4,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #973 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lru.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther Rice University | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,448 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,448 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,832 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $15,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $10,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
Luther Rice University | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37 | 4,663 | ||
| Admitted | 25 | 3,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.6%Open | 67.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 76%Open | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Luther Rice University | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther Rice University | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 11% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Luther Rice University | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | 72% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 45% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Luther Rice University | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Luther Rice University | Lander University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lander University is larger than than Luther Rice University based on total student enrollment (4,167 students vs. 581 students)
Luther Rice University vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther Rice University or Lander University?
- Lander University is 26.7% more expensive to attend than Luther Rice University for in-state tuition ($10,700.00 vs. $8,448.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.3% higher at Lander University than Luther Rice University ($20,300.00 vs. $8,448.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lander University are 66.7% lower than costs at Luther Rice University ($10,700 vs. $17,832)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lander University than Luther Rice University (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lander University students is ?% larger than aid received Luther Rice University ($10,763 vs. $0)
Luther Rice University vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther Rice University or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or Luther Rice University .
- Luther Rice University has a higher acceptance rate (67.6%) than Lander University (67.4%)
Luther Rice University vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther Rice University 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 Luther Rice University.
- The graduation rate at Lander University is higher than Luther Rice University (37% vs. 11%)
- Graduates from Luther Rice University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $37,000)
- Luther Rice University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Luther Rice University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Lander University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Luther Rice University students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/