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Overview |
Lander University | UWT | ||
| Location | Greenwood, SC | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,167 | 4,794 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #973 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lander.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lander University | UWT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,700 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,300 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,700 | $14,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,524 | $10,680 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,763 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 68% |
Admission |
Lander University | UWT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,663 | 1,974 | ||
| Admitted | 3,143 | 1,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.4% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.8% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1190 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Lander University | UWT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lander University | UWT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $155 |
Diversity |
Lander University | UWT | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Lander University | UWT | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Lander University | UWT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus is larger than than Lander University based on total student enrollment (4,794 students vs. 4,167 students)
Lander University vs. UWT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lander University or UWT?
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus is 4.6% more expensive to attend than Lander University for in-state tuition ($11,189.00 vs. $10,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.5% higher at UWT than Lander University ($39,687.00 vs. $20,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Tacoma Campus than Lander University ($10,680 vs. $15,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lander University are 32.9% lower than costs at University of Washington Tacoma Campus ($10,700 vs. $14,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lander University than University of Washington Tacoma Campus (98% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Tacoma Campus students is 20.4% larger than aid received Lander University ($12,961 vs. $10,763)
Lander University vs. UWT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lander University or UWT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWT or Lander University .
- The average SAT score at University of Washington Tacoma Campus (966) is 44 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming Lander University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at UWT (19)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at UWT (3.41)
- UWT has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Lander University (67.4%)
Lander University vs. UWT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lander University or UWT? 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 UWT and Lander University.
- Graduates from University of Washington Tacoma Campus earn on average $28,800 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $37,000)
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $27,000)
- UWT graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($155 vs. $279)
- More UWT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lander University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/