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Overview |
Lander University | RU | ||
| Location | Greenwood, SC | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,363 | 7,531 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #984 | #449 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lander.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lander University | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,700 | $8,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,300 | $20,853 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,700 | $11,973 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,657 | $18,282 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,000 | $8,968 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Lander University | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,184 | 11,072 | ||
| Admitted | 3,521 | 10,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.9% | 90.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | 950/1170 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lander University | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Lander University | RU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Lander University | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Lander University | RU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Radford University is larger than than Lander University based on total student enrollment (7,531 students vs. 4,363 students)
Lander University vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lander University or RU?
- Lander University is 27.4% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($10,700.00 vs. $8,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at RU than Lander University ($20,853.00 vs. $20,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lander University than RU ($14,657 vs. $18,282)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lander University are 11.9% lower than costs at Radford University ($10,700 vs. $11,973)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Lander University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lander University students is 33.8% larger than aid received Radford University ($12,000 vs. $8,968)
Lander University vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lander University or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Lander University .
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (90.6%) than Lander University (67.9%)
Lander University vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lander University or RU? 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 RU and Lander University.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Lander University (56% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $10,400 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $37,000)
- Radford University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- RU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lander University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/