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Overview |
Lander University | UNG | ||
| Location | Greenwood, SC | Dahlonega, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,167 | 18,029 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #973 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lander.edu | ung.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lander University | UNG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,700 | $4,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,300 | $14,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,700 | $11,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,524 | $11,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,763 | $7,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 88% |
Admission |
Lander University | UNG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,663 | 11,920 | ||
| Admitted | 3,143 | 8,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.4% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.8% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1190 | 980/1180 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Lander University | UNG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lander University | UNG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $170 |
Diversity |
Lander University | UNG | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Lander University | UNG | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Lander University | UNG | ||
| 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 North Georgia is larger than than Lander University based on total student enrollment (18,029 students vs. 4,167 students)
Lander University vs. UNG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lander University or UNG?
- Lander University is 162.6% more expensive to attend than UNG for in-state tuition ($10,700.00 vs. $4,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.3% higher at Lander University than University of North Georgia ($20,300.00 vs. $14,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Georgia than Lander University ($11,721 vs. $15,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lander University are 11.7% lower than costs at University of North Georgia ($10,700 vs. $11,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lander University than University of North Georgia (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lander University students is 42.1% larger than aid received University of North Georgia ($10,763 vs. $7,574)
Lander University vs. UNG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lander University or UNG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNG or Lander University .
- The average SAT score at University of North Georgia (1013) is 91 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming UNG students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at UNG (3.5)
- UNG has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than Lander University (67.4%)
Lander University vs. UNG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lander University or UNG? 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 UNG and Lander University.
- Graduates from University of North Georgia earn on average $7,100 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $37,000)
- University of North Georgia students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($16,500 vs. $27,000)
- UNG graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($170 vs. $279)
- More UNG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lander University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/