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Overview |
MSU | Lander University | ||
| Location | Minot, ND | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,777 | 4,167 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #726 | #973 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | minotstateu.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,168 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,168 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,180 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,360 | $15,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,542 | $10,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 98% |
Admission |
MSU | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 498 | 4,663 | ||
| Admitted | 464 | 3,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 67.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 81.5% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 992/1178 | 950/1190 | ||
| 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 | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
MSU | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,725 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $279 |
Diversity |
MSU | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
MSU | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 10% | ||
Campus |
MSU | 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 MSU based on total student enrollment (4,167 students vs. 2,777 students)
MSU vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU or Lander University?
- Lander University is 49.3% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($10,700.00 vs. $7,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 183.2% higher at Lander University than Minot State University ($20,300.00 vs. $7,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minot State University than Lander University ($12,360 vs. $15,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minot State University are 49% lower than costs at Lander University ($7,180 vs. $10,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lander University than Minot State University (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lander University students is 94.2% larger than aid received Minot State University ($10,763 vs. $5,542)
MSU vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or MSU .
- The average SAT score at Minot State University (999) is 77 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming MSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at MSU (3.42)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than Lander University (67.4%)
MSU vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU 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 MSU.
- The graduation rate at Lander University is higher than Minot State University (37% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Minot State University earn on average $8,200 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $37,000)
- Minot State University students graduate with a $8,275 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($18,725 vs. $27,000)
- MSU graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($193 vs. $279)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lander University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/