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Overview |
Lander University | UC Merced | ||
| Location | Greenwood, SC | Merced, CA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,363 | 9,147 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #984 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lander.edu | ucmerced.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lander University | UC Merced | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,700 | $11,834 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,300 | $42,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,700 | $20,293 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,657 | $13,232 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,000 | $24,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 81% |
Admission |
Lander University | UC Merced | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,184 | 67,891 | ||
| Admitted | 3,521 | 26,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.9% | 39.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | 960/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Lander University | UC Merced | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lander University | UC Merced | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $205 |
Diversity |
Lander University | UC Merced | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Lander University | UC Merced | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Lander University | UC Merced | ||
| 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
- University of California Merced is larger than than Lander University based on total student enrollment (9,147 students vs. 4,363 students)
Lander University vs. UC Merced Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lander University or UC Merced?
- University of California Merced is 10.6% more expensive to attend than Lander University for in-state tuition ($11,834.00 vs. $10,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.9% higher at UC Merced than Lander University ($42,611.00 vs. $20,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Merced than Lander University ($13,232 vs. $14,657)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lander University are 89.7% lower than costs at University of California Merced ($10,700 vs. $20,293)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lander University than University of California Merced (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Merced students is 107.2% larger than aid received Lander University ($24,868 vs. $12,000)
Lander University vs. UC Merced Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lander University or UC Merced? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC Merced or Lander University .
- The average SAT score at University of California Merced (1025) is 103 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming UC Merced students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at UC Merced (3.55)
- Lander University has a higher acceptance rate (67.9%) than UC Merced (39.2%)
Lander University vs. UC Merced Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lander University or UC Merced? 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 UC Merced and Lander University.
- The graduation rate at UC Merced is higher than Lander University (58% vs. 37%)
- University of California Merced students graduate with a $7,101 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($19,899 vs. $27,000)
- UC Merced graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($205 vs. $279)
- More UC Merced graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lander University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/