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Overview |
Columbia College | Lander University | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,572 | 4,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbiasc.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,650 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,650 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,550 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,920 | $14,657 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,961 | $12,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,163 | 5,184 | ||
| Admitted | 2,072 | 3,521 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.8% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.8% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1140 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Columbia College | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,700 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,264 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Columbia College | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Columbia 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 Columbia College based on total student enrollment (4,363 students vs. 1,572 students)
Columbia College vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Lander University?
- Columbia College is 93% more expensive to attend than Lander University for in-state tuition ($20,650.00 vs. $10,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at Columbia College than Lander University ($20,650.00 vs. $20,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lander University than Columbia College ($14,657 vs. $23,920)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 25.1% lower than costs at Lander University ($8,550 vs. $10,700)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College as Lander University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College students is 16.3% larger than aid received Lander University ($13,961 vs. $12,000)
Columbia College vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or Columbia College .
- The average SAT score at Columbia College (971) is 49 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming Columbia College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Columbia College (3.56)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than Lander University (67.9%)
Columbia College vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia 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 Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than Lander University (50% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Lander University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($37,000 vs. $34,700)
- Columbia College students graduate with a $1,736 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($25,264 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Lander University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/