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Overview |
Macon State | Lander University | ||
| Location | Macon, Georgia | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,167 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #973 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maconstate.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macon State | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,277 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,411 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,750 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $15,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $10,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
Macon State | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,571 | 4,663 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 3,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.9% | 67.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.4% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.96 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 950/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Macon State | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macon State | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
Macon State | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 32% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Macon State | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 10% | ||
Campus |
Macon State | 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 Macon State based on total student enrollment (4,167 students vs. 0 students)
Macon State vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macon State or Lander University?
- Lander University is 369.9% more expensive to attend than Macon State for in-state tuition ($10,700.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141.4% higher at Lander University than Macon State College ($20,300.00 vs. $8,411.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macon State College are 58.5% lower than costs at Lander University ($6,750 vs. $10,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lander University than Macon State College (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lander University students is ?% larger than aid received Macon State College ($10,763 vs. $0)
Macon State vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macon State or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or Macon State .
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Macon State (2.96)
- Lander University has a higher acceptance rate (67.4%) than Macon State (46.9%)
Macon State vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macon State 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 Macon State.
- The graduation rate at Lander University is higher than Macon State College (37% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/