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Overview |
AU | Lander University | ||
| Location | Anderson, SC | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,121 | 4,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #973 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | andersonuniversity.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,860 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,860 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,230 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,633 | $15,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,409 | $10,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
AU | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,043 | 4,663 | ||
| Admitted | 2,289 | 3,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.4% | 67.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.9% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
AU | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,862 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $279 |
Diversity |
AU | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
AU | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 10% | ||
Campus |
AU | 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 AU based on total student enrollment (4,167 students vs. 4,121 students)
AU vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Lander University?
- Anderson University is 188.4% more expensive to attend than Lander University for in-state tuition ($30,860.00 vs. $10,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52% higher at AU than Lander University ($30,860.00 vs. $20,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lander University than AU ($15,524 vs. $21,633)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lander University are 5% lower than costs at Anderson University ($10,700 vs. $11,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Lander University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 126.8% larger than aid received Lander University ($24,409 vs. $10,763)
AU vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or AU .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1078) is 156 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming AU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Lander University (3.66)
- Lander University has a higher acceptance rate (67.4%) than AU (45.4%)
AU vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU 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 AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Lander University (48% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Anderson University earn on average $500 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $37,000)
- Anderson University students graduate with a $138 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($26,862 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lander University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/