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IPFW IU Northwest Coastal Carolina Winthrop University Purdue North Central Purdue Newberry College AU USC Beaufort University of South Carolina-Upstate BSU Limestone University| Purdue University Calumet Campus | Lander University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Purdue Calumet | Lander University | ||
| Location | Hammond, IN | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,194 | 4,167 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #973 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | purduecal.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue Calumet | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,560 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,908 | $15,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,703 | $10,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 98% |
Admission |
Purdue Calumet | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,810 | 4,663 | ||
| Admitted | 1,649 | 3,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.7% | 67.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1140 | 950/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Purdue Calumet | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue Calumet | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,908 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $279 |
Diversity |
Purdue Calumet | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Purdue Calumet | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 10% | ||
Campus |
Purdue Calumet | Lander University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Calumet Campus is larger than than Lander University based on total student enrollment (9,194 students vs. 4,167 students)
Purdue Calumet vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue Calumet or Lander University?
- Lander University is 58.6% more expensive to attend than Purdue Calumet for in-state tuition ($10,700.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.6% higher at Lander University than Purdue University Calumet Campus ($20,300.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Calumet Campus than Lander University ($10,908 vs. $15,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Calumet Campus are 41.5% lower than costs at Lander University ($7,560 vs. $10,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lander University than Purdue University Calumet Campus (98% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lander University students is 88.7% larger than aid received Purdue University Calumet Campus ($10,763 vs. $5,703)
Purdue Calumet vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue Calumet or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or Purdue Calumet .
- The average SAT score at Purdue University Calumet Campus (960) is 38 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Purdue Calumet (3.19)
- Lander University has a higher acceptance rate (67.4%) than Purdue Calumet (58.7%)
Purdue Calumet vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue Calumet 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 Purdue Calumet.
- The graduation rate at Lander University is higher than Purdue University Calumet Campus (37% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Purdue University Calumet Campus earn on average $5,500 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $37,000)
- Purdue University Calumet Campus students graduate with a $6,092 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($20,908 vs. $27,000)
- Purdue Calumet graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More Lander University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Calumet students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/