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Overview |
Lander University | WVSU | ||
| Location | Greenwood, SC | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,363 | 3,458 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #984 | #1003 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lander.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lander University | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,700 | $8,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,300 | $13,948 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,700 | $12,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,657 | $10,878 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,000 | $8,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 83% |
Admission |
Lander University | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,184 | 4,465 | ||
| Admitted | 3,521 | 4,303 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.9% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 7.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | 830/1073 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lander University | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Lander University | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 58% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
Lander University | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Lander University | WVSU | ||
| 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
- Lander University is larger than than WVSU based on total student enrollment (4,363 students vs. 3,458 students)
Lander University vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lander University or WVSU?
- Lander University is 25.5% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($10,700.00 vs. $8,524.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.5% higher at Lander University than West Virginia State University ($20,300.00 vs. $13,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Lander University ($10,878 vs. $14,657)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lander University are 20.9% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($10,700 vs. $12,936)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lander University than West Virginia State University (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lander University students is 38.6% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($12,000 vs. $8,657)
Lander University vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lander University or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Lander University .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia State University (927) is 5 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming Lander University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Lander University (67.9%)
Lander University vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lander University or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Lander University.
- The graduation rate at Lander University is higher than West Virginia State University (37% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Lander University earn on average $4,300 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($37,000 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- WVSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Lander University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/