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CofC Coastal Carolina Winthrop University PC Newberry College AU GWU USC Beaufort Clemson University of South Carolina-Upstate Limestone University North Greenville University| Charleston Southern University | Lander University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Lander University | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,418 | 4,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | #973 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuniv.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,490 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,490 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,536 | $15,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,417 | $10,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
CSU | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,967 | 4,663 | ||
| Admitted | 4,309 | 3,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 67.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 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 |
CSU | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
CSU | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
CSU | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 10% | ||
Campus |
CSU | 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 CSU based on total student enrollment (4,167 students vs. 3,418 students)
CSU vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Lander University?
- Charleston Southern University is 175.6% more expensive to attend than Lander University for in-state tuition ($29,490.00 vs. $10,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.3% higher at CSU than Lander University ($29,490.00 vs. $20,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lander University than CSU ($15,524 vs. $17,536)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lander University are 5.1% lower than costs at Charleston Southern University ($10,700 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Charleston Southern University than Lander University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 145.4% larger than aid received Lander University ($26,417 vs. $10,763)
CSU vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 108 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming CSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Lander University (67.4%)
CSU vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Lander University (38% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Charleston Southern University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $37,000)
- Lander University and CSU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lander University and CSU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lander University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/