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Overview |
Lander University | SFASU | ||
| Location | Greenwood, SC | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,363 | 10,888 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #984 | #823 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lander.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lander University | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,700 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,300 | $17,922 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,700 | $11,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,657 | $15,498 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,000 | $8,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 80% |
Admission |
Lander University | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,184 | 12,591 | ||
| Admitted | 3,521 | 11,112 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.9% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | 980/1160 | ||
| 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 | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lander University | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lander University | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Lander University | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Lander University | SFASU | ||
| 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
- Stephen F Austin State University is larger than than Lander University based on total student enrollment (10,888 students vs. 4,363 students)
Lander University vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lander University or SFASU?
- Lander University is 36.4% more expensive to attend than SFASU for in-state tuition ($10,700.00 vs. $7,842.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.3% higher at Lander University than Stephen F Austin State University ($20,300.00 vs. $17,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lander University than SFASU ($14,657 vs. $15,498)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lander University are 4.1% lower than costs at Stephen F Austin State University ($10,700 vs. $11,142)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lander University than Stephen F Austin State University (98% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lander University students is 38% larger than aid received Stephen F Austin State University ($12,000 vs. $8,695)
Lander University vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lander University or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or Lander University .
- The average SAT score at Stephen F Austin State University (1001) is 79 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming SFASU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at SFASU (3.26)
- SFASU has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Lander University (67.9%)
Lander University vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lander University or SFASU? 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 SFASU and Lander University.
- The graduation rate at SFASU is higher than Lander University (44% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Stephen F Austin State University earn on average $7,600 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $37,000)
- Stephen F Austin State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SFASU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More SFASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lander University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/