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Overview |
Gordon | Lander University | ||
| Location | Barnesville, GA | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,129 | 4,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #984 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gdn.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gordon | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,142 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,255 | $14,657 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,304 | $12,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 98% |
Admission |
Gordon | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,126 | 5,184 | ||
| Admitted | 1,845 | 3,521 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.5% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1080 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Gordon | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gordon | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gordon | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Gordon | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Gordon | 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 Gordon based on total student enrollment (4,363 students vs. 3,129 students)
Gordon vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gordon or Lander University?
- Lander University is 317.5% more expensive to attend than Gordon for in-state tuition ($10,700.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.4% higher at Lander University than Gordon College ($20,300.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gordon College than Lander University ($8,255 vs. $14,657)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gordon College are 17% lower than costs at Lander University ($9,142 vs. $10,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lander University than Gordon College (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lander University students is 90.4% larger than aid received Gordon College ($12,000 vs. $6,304)
Gordon vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gordon or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or Gordon .
- The average SAT score at Lander University (922) is 71 points higher than at Gordon (851)
- Incoming Lander University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Gordon (18)
- Gordon has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Lander University (67.9%)
Gordon vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gordon 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 Gordon.
- Graduates from Lander University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Gordon graduates after ten years. ($37,000 vs. $34,100)
- Gordon College students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($17,500 vs. $27,000)
- Gordon graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($180 vs. $279)
- More Lander University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gordon students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/