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Overview |
Arkansas State University | Lander University | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,032 | 4,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #863 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,176 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,248 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,002 | $14,657 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,720 | $12,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,019 | 5,184 | ||
| Admitted | 5,587 | 3,521 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.7% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1180 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 |
Arkansas State University | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | Lander University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is larger than than Lander University based on total student enrollment (14,032 students vs. 4,363 students)
Arkansas State University vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or Lander University?
- Lander University is 49.1% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($10,700.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.2% higher at Lander University than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($20,300.00 vs. $13,248.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Lander University ($13,002 vs. $14,657)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lander University are 3.7% lower than costs at Arkansas State University Main Campus ($10,700 vs. $11,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lander University than Arkansas State University Main Campus (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lander University students is 11.9% larger than aid received Arkansas State University Main Campus ($12,000 vs. $10,720)
Arkansas State University vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 166 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.66) as students at Lander University (3.66)
- Arkansas State University has a higher acceptance rate (69.7%) than Lander University (67.9%)
Arkansas State University vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University 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 Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas State University is higher than Lander University (38% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Lander University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($37,000 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Arkansas State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lander University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/