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Georgia State KSU Georgia VSU North Georgia Georgia College Mercer Georgia Tech FAU Coastal Carolina Winthrop University CofC| Georgia Southern University | Lander University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GS | Lander University | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 25,481 | 4,167 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #939 | #973 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,316 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,352 | $15,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $10,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
GS | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,680 | 4,663 | ||
| Admitted | 13,049 | 3,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 67.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1150 | 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 |
GS | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
GS | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
GS | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 10% | ||
Campus |
GS | 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
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than Lander University based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 4,167 students)
GS vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or Lander University?
- Lander University is 144.8% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($10,700.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.6% higher at Lander University than Georgia Southern University ($20,300.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than Lander University ($15,352 vs. $15,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 3.7% lower than costs at Lander University ($10,316 vs. $10,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lander University than Georgia Southern University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lander University students is 22.2% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($10,763 vs. $8,806)
GS vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 167 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming GS students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at GS (3.36)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Lander University (67.4%)
GS vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS 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 GS.
- The graduation rate at GS is higher than Lander University (47% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $7,800 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $37,000)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- GS graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More GS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lander University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/