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Overview |
Thomas University | Lander University | ||
| Location | Thomasville, GA | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,531 | 4,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #712 | #973 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasu.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas University | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,800 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,800 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,040 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,557 | $15,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,178 | $10,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 98% |
Admission |
Thomas University | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 358 | 4,663 | ||
| Admitted | 165 | 3,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1%Open | 67.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.2%Open | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1140 | 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 |
Thomas University | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas University | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,620 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $279 |
Diversity |
Thomas University | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 4% |
Students |
Thomas University | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Thomas University | Lander University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lander University is larger than than Thomas University based on total student enrollment (4,167 students vs. 1,531 students)
Thomas University vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas University or Lander University?
- Thomas University is 0.9% more expensive to attend than Lander University for in-state tuition ($10,800.00 vs. $10,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88% higher at Lander University than Thomas University ($20,300.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas University than Lander University ($12,557 vs. $15,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas University are 52% lower than costs at Lander University ($7,040 vs. $10,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lander University than Thomas University (98% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lander University students is 31.6% larger than aid received Thomas University ($10,763 vs. $8,178)
Thomas University vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas University or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or Thomas University .
- Lander University has a higher acceptance rate (67.4%) than Thomas University (46.1%)
Thomas University vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas 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 Thomas University.
- The graduation rate at Lander University is higher than Thomas University (37% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Thomas University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $37,000)
- Thomas University students graduate with a $6,380 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($20,620 vs. $27,000)
- Thomas University graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More Lander University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas 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/