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Overview |
Lander University | UTC | ||
| Location | Greenwood, SC | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,363 | 11,380 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #984 | #815 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lander.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lander University | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,700 | $8,232 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,300 | $16,296 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,700 | $10,052 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,657 | $13,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,000 | $9,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
Lander University | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,184 | 9,096 | ||
| Admitted | 3,521 | 7,006 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.9% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | 1005/1185 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Lander University | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lander University | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $214 |
Diversity |
Lander University | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Lander University | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Lander University | UTC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than Lander University based on total student enrollment (11,380 students vs. 4,363 students)
Lander University vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lander University or UTC?
- Lander University is 30% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($10,700.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.6% higher at Lander University than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($20,300.00 vs. $16,296.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Lander University ($13,801 vs. $14,657)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 6.4% lower than costs at Lander University ($10,052 vs. $10,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lander University than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lander University students is 22% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($12,000 vs. $9,834)
Lander University vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lander University or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or Lander University .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (1087) is 165 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming UTC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at UTC (3.61)
- UTC has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Lander University (67.9%)
Lander University vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lander University or UTC? 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 UTC and Lander University.
- The graduation rate at UTC is higher than Lander University (39% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga earn on average $3,600 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $37,000)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $6,208 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($20,792 vs. $27,000)
- UTC graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($214 vs. $279)
- More UTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lander University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/