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Overview |
Wesleyan College | Lander University | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 660 | 4,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #973 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyancollege.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan College | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,450 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,450 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,996 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,900 | $15,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,800 | $10,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Wesleyan College | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,298 | 4,663 | ||
| Admitted | 867 | 3,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 67.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1033/1210 | 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 |
Wesleyan College | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan College | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan College | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 94% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 25% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Wesleyan College | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan College | 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
- Lander University is larger than than Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (4,167 students vs. 660 students)
Wesleyan College vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan College or Lander University?
- Wesleyan College is 147.2% more expensive to attend than Lander University for in-state tuition ($26,450.00 vs. $10,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.3% higher at Wesleyan College than Lander University ($26,450.00 vs. $20,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan College than Lander University ($13,900 vs. $15,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lander University are 2.8% lower than costs at Wesleyan College ($10,700 vs. $10,996)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan College than Lander University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan College students is 130.4% larger than aid received Lander University ($24,800 vs. $10,763)
Wesleyan College vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan College or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or Wesleyan College .
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Wesleyan College (3.28)
- Lander University has a higher acceptance rate (67.4%) than Wesleyan College (66.8%)
Wesleyan College vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan College 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 Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan College is higher than Lander University (52% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Lander University earn on average $900 more per year than Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($37,000 vs. $36,100)
- Wesleyan College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wesleyan College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Lander University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/