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Overview |
Lander University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Greenwood, SC | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 4,167 | 1,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #973 | #780 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lander.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lander University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,700 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,300 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,700 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,524 | $20,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,763 | $31,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Lander University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,663 | 2,288 | ||
| Admitted | 3,143 | 2,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.4% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.8% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1190 | 960/1150 | ||
| 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 | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lander University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lander University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Lander University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Lander University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lander University is larger than than Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (4,167 students vs. 1,358 students)
Lander University vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lander University or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 222.4% more expensive to attend than Lander University for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $10,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70% higher at Emory and Henry College than Lander University ($34,500.00 vs. $20,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lander University than Emory and Henry College ($15,524 vs. $20,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lander University are 29% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($10,700 vs. $13,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lander University as Emory and Henry College (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 194% larger than aid received Lander University ($31,643 vs. $10,763)
Lander University vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lander University or Emory and Henry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emory and Henry College or Lander University .
- The average SAT score at Emory and Henry College (980) is 58 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming Emory and Henry College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Emory and Henry College (3.5)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Lander University (67.4%)
Lander University vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lander University or Emory and Henry College? 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 Emory and Henry College and Lander University.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than Lander University (59% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Emory and Henry College earn on average $6,700 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $37,000)
- Emory and Henry College and Lander University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Emory and Henry College and Lander University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lander University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/