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Overview |
SWU | Lander University | ||
| Location | Central, SC | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,175 | 4,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #826 | #973 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edu. | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
SWU | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,520 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,520 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,639 | $15,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,636 | $10,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
SWU | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 846 | 4,663 | ||
| Admitted | 433 | 3,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.2% | 67.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1013/1160 | 950/1190 | ||
| 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 |
SWU | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SWU | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
SWU | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
SWU | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 10% | ||
Campus |
SWU | Lander University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lander University is larger than than SWU based on total student enrollment (4,167 students vs. 1,175 students)
SWU vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SWU or Lander University?
- Southern Wesleyan University is 147.9% more expensive to attend than Lander University for in-state tuition ($26,520.00 vs. $10,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.6% higher at SWU than Lander University ($26,520.00 vs. $20,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lander University than SWU ($15,524 vs. $17,639)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Wesleyan University are 10.9% lower than costs at Lander University ($9,650 vs. $10,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Wesleyan University than Lander University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Wesleyan University students is 82.4% larger than aid received Lander University ($19,636 vs. $10,763)
SWU vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SWU or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or SWU .
- Accepted freshman SWU students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Lander University (3.66)
- Lander University has a higher acceptance rate (67.4%) than SWU (51.2%)
SWU vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SWU or Lander University? 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 Lander University and SWU.
- The graduation rate at SWU is higher than Lander University (42% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Southern Wesleyan University earn on average $7,800 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $37,000)
- Lander University and SWU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lander University and SWU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More SWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lander University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/