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Auburn TROY Coastal Carolina Winthrop University Alabama Southern Community College Alabama State Faulkner Newberry College AU USC Beaufort University of South Carolina-Upstate Limestone University| Auburn University at Montgomery | Lander University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AUM | Lander University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 4,167 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | #973 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $15,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $10,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
AUM | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 4,663 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 3,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 67.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 950/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AUM | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $279 |
Diversity |
AUM | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
AUM | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 10% | ||
Campus |
AUM | 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
- Auburn University at Montgomery is larger than than Lander University based on total student enrollment (5,109 students vs. 4,167 students)
AUM vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or Lander University?
- Lander University is 30% more expensive to attend than AUM for in-state tuition ($10,700.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.8% higher at Lander University than Auburn University at Montgomery ($20,300.00 vs. $18,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University at Montgomery than Lander University ($13,163 vs. $15,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 45.2% lower than costs at Lander University ($7,368 vs. $10,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery than Lander University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lander University students is 55.2% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($10,763 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or AUM .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University at Montgomery (990) is 68 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming AUM students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at AUM (3.4)
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Lander University (67.4%)
AUM vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM 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 AUM.
- The graduation rate at Lander University is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (37% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Auburn University at Montgomery earn on average $900 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $37,000)
- Auburn University at Montgomery students graduate with a $4,808 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($22,192 vs. $27,000)
- AUM graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($229 vs. $279)
- More Lander University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUM students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/