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TSU UCO-Central Lincoln University of Pennsylvania GSU- Grambling OSU-Oklahoma City| Sterling College | Langston University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SC | Langston University | ||
| Location | Sterling, KS | Langston, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 706 | 1,903 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sterling.edu | lunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
SC | Langston University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,500 | $4,429 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,500 | $11,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,336 | $10,793 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,680 | $9,681 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,729 | $11,885 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
SC | Langston University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,959 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,197 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 2.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 938/1123 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2024 |
Academics |
SC | Langston University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SC | Langston University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $30,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,663 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $258 |
Diversity |
SC | Langston University | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 68% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 90% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
SC | Langston University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 52% | ||
Campus |
SC | Langston University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Langston University is larger than than SC based on total student enrollment (1,903 students vs. 706 students)
SC vs. Langston University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SC or Langston University?
- Sterling College is 543.5% more expensive to attend than Langston University for in-state tuition ($28,500.00 vs. $4,429.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.4% higher at SC than Langston University ($28,500.00 vs. $11,956.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Langston University than SC ($9,681 vs. $22,680)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sterling College are 15.6% lower than costs at Langston University ($9,336 vs. $10,793)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sterling College than Langston University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sterling College students is 66% larger than aid received Langston University ($19,729 vs. $11,885)
Which college is harder to get into, SC or Langston University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Langston University or SC .
- Accepted freshman SC students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Langston University (2.79)
SC vs. Langston University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SC or Langston 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 Langston University and SC.
- The graduation rate at SC is higher than Langston University (48% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Sterling College earn on average $6,800 more per year than Langston University graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $30,600)
- Sterling College students graduate with a $337 lower median federal student loan debt than Langston University graduates. ($24,663 vs. $25,000)
- SC graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Langston University graduates. ($255 vs. $258)
- More SC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Langston University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/