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Purdue Calumet BSU Coastal Carolina Winthrop University DePaul Newberry College AU USC Beaufort University of South Carolina-Upstate Limestone University USC Aiken CofC| Indiana University Northwest | Lander University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU Northwest | Lander University | ||
| Location | Gary, IN | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,045 | 4,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #850 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iun.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Northwest | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,244 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,553 | $14,657 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,153 | $12,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 98% |
Admission |
IU Northwest | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,820 | 5,184 | ||
| Admitted | 2,163 | 3,521 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 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 |
IU Northwest | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Northwest | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,030 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU Northwest | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
IU Northwest | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 9% | ||
Campus |
IU Northwest | 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 Northwest based on total student enrollment (4,363 students vs. 3,045 students)
IU Northwest vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Northwest or Lander University?
- Lander University is 42.8% more expensive to attend than IU Northwest for in-state tuition ($10,700.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at IU Northwest than Lander University ($21,356.00 vs. $20,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Northwest than Lander University ($5,553 vs. $14,657)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Northwest are 4.5% lower than costs at Lander University ($10,244 vs. $10,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lander University than Indiana University Northwest (98% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lander University students is 47.2% larger than aid received Indiana University Northwest ($12,000 vs. $8,153)
IU Northwest vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Northwest or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or IU Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Northwest (928) is 6 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming IU Northwest students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at IU Northwest (3.14)
- IU Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Lander University (67.9%)
IU Northwest vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Northwest 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 Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Lander University is higher than Indiana University Northwest (37% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Northwest earn on average $2,500 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $37,000)
- Indiana University Northwest students graduate with a $1,970 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($25,030 vs. $27,000)
- IU Northwest graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Lander University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Northwest students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/