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CAU NCAT Coastal Carolina Winthrop University Florida State UCF Howard PVAMU Bethune-Cookman Newberry College AU Tennessee State University| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | Lander University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida A&M | Lander University | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,215 | 4,167 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #907 | #973 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | famu.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida A&M | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,152 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,524 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,644 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,583 | $15,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,191 | $10,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Florida A&M | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,372 | 4,663 | ||
| Admitted | 4,074 | 3,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.9% | 67.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.3% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1150 | 950/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida A&M | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida A&M | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $279 |
Diversity |
Florida A&M | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Florida A&M | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Florida A&M | Lander University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is larger than than Lander University based on total student enrollment (9,215 students vs. 4,167 students)
Florida A&M vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida A&M or Lander University?
- Lander University is 239.5% more expensive to attend than Florida A&M for in-state tuition ($10,700.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.8% higher at Lander University than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($20,300.00 vs. $14,524.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University than Lander University ($11,583 vs. $15,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lander University are 8.8% lower than costs at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($10,700 vs. $11,644)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University as Lander University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University students is 13.3% larger than aid received Lander University ($12,191 vs. $10,763)
Florida A&M vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida A&M or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or Florida A&M .
- The average SAT score at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (966) is 44 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming Florida A&M students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Florida A&M (3.65)
- Lander University has a higher acceptance rate (67.4%) than Florida A&M (32.9%)
Florida A&M vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida A&M 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 Florida A&M .
- The graduation rate at Florida A&M is higher than Lander University (40% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University earn on average $6,600 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $37,000)
- Lander University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida A&M graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,500)
- Lander University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Florida A&M graduates. ($279 vs. $294)
- More Lander University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida A&M students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/