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Overview |
Lander University | SVU | ||
| Location | Greenwood, SC | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,167 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #973 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lander.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lander University | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,700 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,300 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,700 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,524 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,763 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Lander University | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,663 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 3,143 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.4% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.8% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1190 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lander University | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $244 |
Diversity |
Lander University | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Lander University | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Lander University | SVU | ||
| 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 SVU based on total student enrollment (4,167 students vs. 1,053 students)
Lander University vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lander University or SVU?
- Southern Virginia University is 76.2% more expensive to attend than Lander University for in-state tuition ($18,858.00 vs. $10,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at Lander University than Southern Virginia University ($20,300.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lander University than SVU ($15,524 vs. $23,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 16.9% lower than costs at Lander University ($9,150 vs. $10,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Virginia University than Lander University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lander University students is 31.4% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($10,763 vs. $8,188)
Lander University vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lander University or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Lander University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Virginia University (1041) is 119 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming SVU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Lander University (67.4%)
Lander University vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lander University or SVU? 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 SVU and Lander University.
- The graduation rate at Lander University is higher than Southern Virginia University (37% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Southern Virginia University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $37,000)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $3,346 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($23,654 vs. $27,000)
- SVU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More SVU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lander University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/