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Overview |
IU East | Lander University | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 4,167 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | #973 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $15,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $10,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
IU East | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 4,663 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 3,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 67.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 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 | Aug 18, 2025 |
Academics |
IU East | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU East | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
IU East | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 10% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Lander University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lander University is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (4,167 students vs. 3,039 students)
IU East vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Lander University?
- Lander University is 47.1% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($10,700.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at IU East than Lander University ($20,634.00 vs. $20,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Lander University ($8,837 vs. $15,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 13.7% lower than costs at Lander University ($9,412 vs. $10,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lander University than Indiana University East (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lander University students is 36.7% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($10,763 vs. $7,874)
IU East vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University East (961) is 39 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming IU East students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at IU East (3.41)
- IU East has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Lander University (67.4%)
IU East vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East 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 IU East.
- The graduation rate at Lander University is higher than Indiana University East (37% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Lander University earn on average $4,100 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($37,000 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Lander University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/