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Overview |
Columbus State | Lander University | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 4,167 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | #973 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $15,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $10,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 4,663 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 3,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 67.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Columbus State | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Lander University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbus State University is larger than than Lander University based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 4,167 students)
Columbus State vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Lander University?
- Lander University is 144.8% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($10,700.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.6% higher at Lander University than Columbus State University ($20,300.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Lander University ($12,902 vs. $15,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lander University are 12.9% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($10,700 vs. $12,080)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University as Lander University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lander University students is 17.7% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($10,763 vs. $9,147)
Columbus State vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Columbus State University (961) is 39 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming Columbus State students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Lander University (67.4%)
Columbus State vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State 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 Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Lander University is higher than Columbus State University (37% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Columbus State University earn on average $400 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $37,000)
- Columbus State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Columbus State graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Lander University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/