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Overview |
UNCG | Lander University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 17,978 | 4,167 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #671 | #973 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncg.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCG | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,422 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,581 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,924 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,979 | $15,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $10,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 98% |
Admission |
UNCG | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,515 | 4,663 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 3,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 67.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1280 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UNCG | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCG | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,737 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNCG | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
UNCG | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 10% | ||
Campus |
UNCG | 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
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than Lander University based on total student enrollment (17,978 students vs. 4,167 students)
UNCG vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCG or Lander University?
- Lander University is 142% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($10,700.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at Lander University than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($20,300.00 vs. $19,581.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than Lander University ($10,979 vs. $15,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 7.8% lower than costs at Lander University ($9,924 vs. $10,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lander University than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lander University students is 30.4% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($10,763 vs. $8,257)
UNCG vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCG or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or UNCG .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Greensboro (1035) is 113 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming UNCG students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at UNCG (3.59)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Lander University (67.4%)
UNCG vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCG 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 UNCG.
- The graduation rate at UNCG is higher than Lander University (53% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina at Greensboro earn on average $2,100 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $37,000)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro students graduate with a $4,263 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($22,737 vs. $27,000)
- UNCG graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More UNCG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lander University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/