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Overview |
UNK | Lander University | ||
| Location | Kearney, NE | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,041 | 4,167 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #571 | #973 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unk.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNK | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,220 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,036 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,390 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,564 | $15,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,282 | $10,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
UNK | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,794 | 4,663 | ||
| Admitted | 5,842 | 3,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 67.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1200 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UNK | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNK | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNK | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
UNK | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 10% | ||
Campus |
UNK | Lander University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Nebraska at Kearney is larger than than Lander University based on total student enrollment (6,041 students vs. 4,167 students)
UNK vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNK or Lander University?
- Lander University is 72% more expensive to attend than UNK for in-state tuition ($10,700.00 vs. $6,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.7% higher at Lander University than University of Nebraska at Kearney ($20,300.00 vs. $12,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lander University than UNK ($15,524 vs. $16,564)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lander University are 6.4% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Kearney ($10,700 vs. $11,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska at Kearney than Lander University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lander University students is 47.8% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Kearney ($10,763 vs. $7,282)
UNK vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNK or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or UNK .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska at Kearney (1049) is 127 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming UNK students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at UNK (3.24)
- UNK has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Lander University (67.4%)
UNK vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNK 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 UNK.
- The graduation rate at UNK is higher than Lander University (61% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska at Kearney earn on average $6,400 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $37,000)
- University of Nebraska at Kearney students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($21,250 vs. $27,000)
- UNK graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More UNK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lander University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/