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Overview |
Shawnee State University | Lander University | ||
| Location | Portsmouth, OH | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,297 | 4,167 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #973 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shawnee.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shawnee State University | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,341 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,686 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,588 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,313 | $15,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,718 | $10,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 98% |
Admission |
Shawnee State University | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,663 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 67.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Shawnee State University | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shawnee State University | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,300 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,712 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Shawnee State University | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Shawnee State University | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Shawnee State University | Lander University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lander University is larger than than Shawnee State University based on total student enrollment (4,167 students vs. 3,297 students)
Shawnee State University vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shawnee State University or Lander University?
- Lander University is 14.5% more expensive to attend than Shawnee State University for in-state tuition ($10,700.00 vs. $9,341.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.4% higher at Lander University than Shawnee State University ($20,300.00 vs. $15,686.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shawnee State University than Lander University ($13,313 vs. $15,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lander University are 8.3% lower than costs at Shawnee State University ($10,700 vs. $11,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lander University than Shawnee State University (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lander University students is 39.5% larger than aid received Shawnee State University ($10,763 vs. $7,718)
Which college is harder to get into, Shawnee State University or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or Shawnee State University .
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Shawnee State University (3.3)
Shawnee State University vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shawnee State 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 Shawnee State University.
- The graduation rate at Lander University is higher than Shawnee State University (37% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Lander University earn on average $700 more per year than Shawnee State University graduates after ten years. ($37,000 vs. $36,300)
- Shawnee State University students graduate with a $3,288 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($23,712 vs. $27,000)
- Shawnee State University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Lander University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shawnee State University students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/