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Overview |
TROY | Lander University | ||
| Location | Troy, AL | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,156 | 4,167 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #963 | #973 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | troy.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
TROY | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,312 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,624 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,599 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,187 | $15,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $10,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 98% |
Admission |
TROY | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,035 | 4,663 | ||
| Admitted | 6,672 | 3,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8% | 67.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 950/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
TROY | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TROY | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
TROY | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
TROY | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 10% | ||
Campus |
TROY | Lander University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Troy University is larger than than Lander University based on total student enrollment (14,156 students vs. 4,167 students)
TROY vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TROY or Lander University?
- Lander University is 14.9% more expensive to attend than TROY for in-state tuition ($10,700.00 vs. $9,312.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at Lander University than Troy University ($20,300.00 vs. $18,624.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Troy University than Lander University ($13,187 vs. $15,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Troy University are 40.8% lower than costs at Lander University ($7,599 vs. $10,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lander University than Troy University (98% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lander University students is 22.2% larger than aid received Troy University ($10,763 vs. $8,806)
TROY vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TROY or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or TROY .
- The average SAT score at Troy University (1046) is 124 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming TROY students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at TROY (3.5)
- TROY has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Lander University (67.4%)
TROY vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TROY 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 TROY.
- The graduation rate at Lander University is higher than Troy University (37% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Troy University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $37,000)
- Troy University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- TROY graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Lander University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TROY students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/