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Overview |
Lander University | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Location | Greenwood, SC | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,167 | 4,913 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #973 | #823 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lander.edu | uscupstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lander University | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,700 | $11,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,300 | $22,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,700 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,524 | $13,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,763 | $12,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Lander University | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,663 | 3,090 | ||
| Admitted | 3,143 | 2,428 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.4% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.8% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1190 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lander University | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Lander University | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Lander University | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Lander University | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Upstate is larger than than Lander University based on total student enrollment (4,913 students vs. 4,167 students)
Lander University vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lander University or University of South Carolina-Upstate?
- University of South Carolina Upstate is 4.7% more expensive to attend than Lander University for in-state tuition ($11,208.00 vs. $10,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at University of South Carolina-Upstate than Lander University ($22,170.00 vs. $20,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Upstate than Lander University ($13,835 vs. $15,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Upstate are 12.4% lower than costs at Lander University ($9,520 vs. $10,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Upstate than Lander University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Upstate students is 11.8% larger than aid received Lander University ($12,038 vs. $10,763)
Lander University vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lander University or University of South Carolina-Upstate? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of South Carolina-Upstate or Lander University .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Upstate (950) is 28 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming Lander University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (20)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 1.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Lander University (67.4%)
Lander University vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lander University or University of South Carolina-Upstate? 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 University of South Carolina-Upstate and Lander University.
- The graduation rate at University of South Carolina-Upstate is higher than Lander University (39% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Upstate earn on average $2,300 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($39,300 vs. $37,000)
- University of South Carolina Upstate students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lander University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/