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Overview |
Tuskegee University | Lander University | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,570 | 4,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | #973 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,596 | $15,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,328 | $10,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,043 | 4,663 | ||
| Admitted | 3,575 | 3,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.7% | 67.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1215 | 950/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Tuskegee University | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $279 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | Lander University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Tuskegee University based on total student enrollment (4,167 students vs. 2,570 students)
Tuskegee University vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or Lander University?
- Tuskegee University is 83.1% more expensive to attend than Lander University for in-state tuition ($19,594.00 vs. $10,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at Lander University than Tuskegee University ($20,300.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lander University than Tuskegee University ($15,524 vs. $35,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tuskegee University are 8.7% lower than costs at Lander University ($9,844 vs. $10,700)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Tuskegee University as Lander University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lander University students is 70.1% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($10,763 vs. $6,328)
Tuskegee University vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or Tuskegee University .
- The average SAT score at Tuskegee University (955) is 33 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming Tuskegee University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- Lander University has a higher acceptance rate (67.4%) than Tuskegee University (29.7%)
Tuskegee University vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee University 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 Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at Tuskegee University is higher than Lander University (43% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Tuskegee University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $37,000)
- Lander University students graduate with a $5,122 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,122)
- Lander University graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($279 vs. $332)
- More Tuskegee University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lander University students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/