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Overview |
Purdue North Central | Lander University | ||
| Location | Westville, IN | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,092 | 4,167 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #973 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pnc.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue North Central | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,380 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,832 | $15,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,168 | $10,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 98% |
Admission |
Purdue North Central | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 4,663 | ||
| Admitted | 1,485 | 3,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 67.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 950/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Purdue North Central | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue North Central | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 17% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,836 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $279 |
Diversity |
Purdue North Central | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Purdue North Central | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 10% | ||
Campus |
Purdue North Central | Lander University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University North Central Campus is larger than than Lander University based on total student enrollment (6,092 students vs. 4,167 students)
Purdue North Central vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue North Central or Lander University?
- Lander University is 58.6% more expensive to attend than Purdue North Central 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 North Central 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 North Central Campus than Lander University ($7,832 vs. $15,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 45% lower than costs at Lander University ($7,380 vs. $10,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lander University than Purdue University North Central Campus (98% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lander University students is 50.2% larger than aid received Purdue University North Central Campus ($10,763 vs. $7,168)
Purdue North Central vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue North Central or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or Purdue North Central .
- The average SAT score at Purdue University North Central Campus (943) is 21 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming Purdue North Central students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Purdue North Central (3.19)
- Lander University has a higher acceptance rate (67.4%) than Purdue North Central (49.9%)
Purdue North Central vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue North Central 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 North Central.
- The graduation rate at Lander University is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (37% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Purdue University North Central Campus earn on average $4,900 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $37,000)
- Purdue University North Central Campus students graduate with a $2,164 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($24,836 vs. $27,000)
- Purdue North Central graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($256 vs. $279)
- More Purdue North Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lander University students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/