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Overview |
Lander University | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Greenwood, SC | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,167 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #973 | #135 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lander.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lander University | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,700 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,300 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,700 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,524 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,763 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Lander University | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,663 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 3,143 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.4% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.8% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1190 | 1200/1353 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Lander University | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lander University | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Lander University | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Lander University | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Lander University | Wofford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lander University is larger than than Wofford College based on total student enrollment (4,167 students vs. 1,823 students)
Lander University vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lander University or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 365% more expensive to attend than Lander University for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $10,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.1% higher at Wofford College than Lander University ($49,760.00 vs. $20,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lander University than Wofford College ($15,524 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lander University are 39.4% lower than costs at Wofford College ($10,700 vs. $14,920)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lander University as Wofford College (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 234.5% larger than aid received Lander University ($36,005 vs. $10,763)
Lander University vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lander University or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or Lander University .
- The average SAT score at Wofford College (1170) is 248 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming Wofford College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Lander University (3.66)
- Lander University has a higher acceptance rate (67.4%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
Lander University vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lander University or Wofford College? 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 Wofford College and Lander University.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Lander University (79% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $21,100 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $37,000)
- Wofford College students graduate with a $1,253 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($25,747 vs. $27,000)
- Wofford College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lander University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/