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TU Coastal Carolina Winthrop University UMES Newberry College AU USC Beaufort University of South Carolina-Upstate Limestone University USC Aiken CofC UofSC| University of Baltimore | Lander University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UB | Lander University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 4,167 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #973 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,296 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,746 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,122 | $15,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,544 | $10,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 98% |
Admission |
UB | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 150 | 4,663 | ||
| Admitted | 134 | 3,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.3% | 67.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1050 | 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 |
UB | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
UB | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
UB | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 10% | ||
Campus |
UB | Lander University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lander University is larger than than UB based on total student enrollment (4,167 students vs. 3,288 students)
UB vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or Lander University?
- Lander University is 46.7% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($10,700.00 vs. $7,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at UB than Lander University ($20,746.00 vs. $20,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lander University than UB ($15,524 vs. $18,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lander University are 80.8% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($10,700 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lander University than University of Baltimore (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lander University students is 42.7% larger than aid received University of Baltimore ($10,763 vs. $7,544)
UB vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or UB .
- The average SAT score at University of Baltimore (972) is 50 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming UB students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.77 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at UB (2.89)
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (89.3%) than Lander University (67.4%)
UB vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB 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 UB.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $23,600 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $37,000)
- University of Baltimore students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- UB graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Lander University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/