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Overview |
Lander University | Newberry College | ||
| Location | Greenwood, SC | Newberry, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,167 | 1,312 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #973 | #991 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lander.edu | newberry.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lander University | Newberry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,700 | $26,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,300 | $26,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,700 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,524 | $19,405 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,763 | $24,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Lander University | Newberry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,663 | 3,196 | ||
| Admitted | 3,143 | 2,407 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.4% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.8% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1190 | 928/1103 | ||
| 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 | Newberry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lander University | Newberry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lander University | Newberry College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Lander University | Newberry College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Lander University | Newberry 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 Newberry College based on total student enrollment (4,167 students vs. 1,312 students)
Lander University vs. Newberry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lander University or Newberry College?
- Newberry College is 146.3% more expensive to attend than Lander University for in-state tuition ($26,350.00 vs. $10,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.8% higher at Newberry College than Lander University ($26,350.00 vs. $20,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lander University than Newberry College ($15,524 vs. $19,405)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lander University are 12.1% lower than costs at Newberry College ($10,700 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Newberry College than Lander University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Newberry College students is 124% larger than aid received Lander University ($24,108 vs. $10,763)
Lander University vs. Newberry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lander University or Newberry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Newberry College or Lander University .
- The average SAT score at Newberry College (958) is 36 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming Lander University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Newberry College (20)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Newberry College (3.58)
- Newberry College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Lander University (67.4%)
Lander University vs. Newberry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lander University or Newberry 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 Newberry College and Lander University.
- The graduation rate at Lander University is higher than Newberry College (37% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Lander University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Newberry College graduates after ten years. ($37,000 vs. $34,700)
- Newberry College and Lander University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Newberry College and Lander University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Newberry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lander University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/