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Overview |
Lander University | UHCL | ||
| Location | Greenwood, SC | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,363 | 8,211 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #984 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lander.edu | uhcl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lander University | UHCL | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,700 | $6,024 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,300 | $19,608 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,700 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,657 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,000 | $12,220 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 69% |
Admission |
Lander University | UHCL | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,184 | 2,348 | ||
| Admitted | 3,521 | 1,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.9% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | 990/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lander University | UHCL | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lander University | UHCL | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $177 |
Diversity |
Lander University | UHCL | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Lander University | UHCL | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Lander University | UHCL | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Clear Lake is larger than than Lander University based on total student enrollment (8,211 students vs. 4,363 students)
Lander University vs. UHCL Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lander University or UHCL?
- Lander University is 77.6% more expensive to attend than UHCL for in-state tuition ($10,700.00 vs. $6,024.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at Lander University than University of Houston Clear Lake ($20,300.00 vs. $19,608.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Clear Lake than Lander University ($10,488 vs. $14,657)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lander University are 2.9% lower than costs at University of Houston Clear Lake ($10,700 vs. $11,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lander University than University of Houston Clear Lake (98% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Clear Lake students is 1.8% larger than aid received Lander University ($12,220 vs. $12,000)
Lander University vs. UHCL Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lander University or UHCL? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UHCL or Lander University .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston Clear Lake (1025) is 103 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming UHCL students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at UHCL (3.39)
- UHCL has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Lander University (67.9%)
Lander University vs. UHCL Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lander University or UHCL? 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 UHCL and Lander University.
- Graduates from University of Houston Clear Lake earn on average $16,700 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $37,000)
- University of Houston Clear Lake students graduate with a $9,850 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($17,150 vs. $27,000)
- UHCL graduates are paying $102 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($177 vs. $279)
- More UHCL 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/