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GS KSU Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Coastal Carolina Winthrop University Clayton State University Georgia State ASU Columbus State Georgia ABAC| Valdosta State University | Lander University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | Lander University | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 4,167 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | #973 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $15,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $10,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
VSU | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | 4,663 | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | 3,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 67.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 950/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2024 |
Academics |
VSU | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
VSU | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
VSU | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 10% | ||
Campus |
VSU | 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
- Valdosta State University is larger than than Lander University based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 4,167 students)
VSU vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or Lander University?
- Lander University is 144.8% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($10,700.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.6% higher at Lander University than Valdosta State University ($20,300.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Lander University ($12,836 vs. $15,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 19.9% lower than costs at Lander University ($8,922 vs. $10,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Lander University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lander University students is 9% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($10,763 vs. $9,875)
VSU vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or VSU .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 71 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming VSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at VSU (3.23)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Lander University (67.4%)
VSU vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU 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 VSU.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Lander University (43% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $37,000)
- Valdosta State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- VSU 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 VSU students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/