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Overview |
Spelman | Lander University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,102 | 4,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #392 | #973 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spelman.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
Spelman | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,666 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,085 | $15,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,629 | $10,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Spelman | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,649 | 4,663 | ||
| Admitted | 3,875 | 3,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 67.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 950/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Spelman | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Spelman | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,300 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Spelman | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 95% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 96% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Spelman | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Spelman | Lander University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lander University is larger than than Spelman based on total student enrollment (4,167 students vs. 3,102 students)
Spelman vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Spelman or Lander University?
- Spelman College is 141.9% more expensive to attend than Lander University for in-state tuition ($25,880.00 vs. $10,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.5% higher at Spelman than Lander University ($25,880.00 vs. $20,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lander University than Spelman ($15,524 vs. $37,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lander University are 46.4% lower than costs at Spelman College ($10,700 vs. $15,666)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lander University than Spelman College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lander University students is 1.3% larger than aid received Spelman College ($10,763 vs. $10,629)
Spelman vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Spelman or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or Spelman .
- The average SAT score at Spelman College (1015) is 93 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming Spelman students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman Spelman students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Lander University (3.66)
- Lander University has a higher acceptance rate (67.4%) than Spelman (28.4%)
Spelman vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Spelman 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 Spelman.
- The graduation rate at Spelman is higher than Lander University (77% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Spelman College earn on average $14,300 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $37,000)
- Lander University and Spelman graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lander University and Spelman graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Spelman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lander University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/