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Overview |
SUNY Canton | Lander University | ||
| Location | Canton, NY | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,836 | 4,167 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #924 | #973 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canton.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Canton | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,500 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,810 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,049 | $15,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,081 | $10,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 98% |
Admission |
SUNY Canton | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,280 | 4,663 | ||
| Admitted | 2,164 | 3,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 67.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1160 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
SUNY Canton | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Canton | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,552 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $202 | $279 |
Diversity |
SUNY Canton | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
SUNY Canton | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 10% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Canton | 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 SUNY Canton based on total student enrollment (4,167 students vs. 2,836 students)
SUNY Canton vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Canton or Lander University?
- Lander University is 51.3% more expensive to attend than SUNY Canton for in-state tuition ($10,700.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.5% higher at Lander University than SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($20,300.00 vs. $11,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Technology at Canton than Lander University ($14,049 vs. $15,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lander University are 38.4% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($10,700 vs. $14,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lander University than SUNY College of Technology at Canton (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lander University students is 6.8% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($10,763 vs. $10,081)
SUNY Canton vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Canton or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or SUNY Canton .
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at SUNY Canton (3.0)
- SUNY Canton has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Lander University (67.4%)
SUNY Canton vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Canton 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 SUNY Canton.
- The graduation rate at Lander University is higher than SUNY College of Technology at Canton (37% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from SUNY College of Technology at Canton earn on average $1,400 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $37,000)
- SUNY College of Technology at Canton students graduate with a $7,448 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($19,552 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY Canton graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($202 vs. $279)
- More SUNY Canton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lander University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/