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Overview |
Gainesville College | Lander University | ||
| Location | Oakwood, Georgia | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,167 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #973 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsc.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gainesville College | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,277 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,411 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,408 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $15,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $10,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
Gainesville College | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,538 | 4,663 | ||
| Admitted | 2,509 | 3,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.9% | 67.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 71.6% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 950/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Gainesville College | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gainesville College | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
Gainesville College | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 32% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Gainesville College | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 10% | ||
Campus |
Gainesville College | Lander University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lander University is larger than than Gainesville College based on total student enrollment (4,167 students vs. 0 students)
Gainesville College vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gainesville College or Lander University?
- Lander University is 369.9% more expensive to attend than Gainesville College for in-state tuition ($10,700.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141.4% higher at Lander University than Gainesville State College ($20,300.00 vs. $8,411.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gainesville State College are 44.4% lower than costs at Lander University ($7,408 vs. $10,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lander University than Gainesville State College (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lander University students is ?% larger than aid received Gainesville State College ($10,763 vs. $0)
Gainesville College vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gainesville College or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or Gainesville College .
- Gainesville College has a higher acceptance rate (98.9%) than Lander University (67.4%)
Gainesville College vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gainesville 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 Gainesville College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/