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Overview |
Lander University | ETSU | ||
| Location | Greenwood, SC | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,167 | 13,483 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #973 | #652 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lander.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lander University | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,700 | $7,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,300 | $11,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,700 | $9,613 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,524 | $14,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,763 | $8,739 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Lander University | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,663 | 9,609 | ||
| Admitted | 3,143 | 8,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.4% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.8% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1190 | 980/1190 | ||
| 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 |
Lander University | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lander University | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Lander University | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Lander University | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Lander University | ETSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than Lander University based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 4,167 students)
Lander University vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lander University or ETSU?
- Lander University is 38.6% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($10,700.00 vs. $7,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76% higher at Lander University than East Tennessee State University ($20,300.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Tennessee State University than Lander University ($14,350 vs. $15,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 11.3% lower than costs at Lander University ($9,613 vs. $10,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Tennessee State University than Lander University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lander University students is 23.2% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($10,763 vs. $8,739)
Lander University vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lander University or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or Lander University .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 146 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming ETSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at ETSU (3.33)
- ETSU has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Lander University (67.4%)
Lander University vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lander University or ETSU? 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 ETSU and Lander University.
- The graduation rate at ETSU is higher than Lander University (44% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from East Tennessee State University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $37,000)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- ETSU graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More ETSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lander University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/