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UCF FAU USF Main Campus FGCU Florida State The University of West Florida FIU JU Florida Coastal Carolina Winthrop University Flagler| University of North Florida | Lander University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNF | Lander University | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,453 | 4,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #599 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unf.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNF | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,281 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,999 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,910 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,628 | $14,657 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,162 | $12,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 98% |
Admission |
UNF | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,568 | 5,184 | ||
| Admitted | 13,430 | 3,521 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.3% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1210 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
UNF | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNF | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNF | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
UNF | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 9% | ||
Campus |
UNF | Lander University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Florida is larger than than Lander University based on total student enrollment (16,453 students vs. 4,363 students)
UNF vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNF or Lander University?
- Lander University is 149.9% more expensive to attend than UNF for in-state tuition ($10,700.00 vs. $4,281.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at Lander University than University of North Florida ($20,300.00 vs. $17,999.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Florida than Lander University ($10,628 vs. $14,657)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lander University are 2% lower than costs at University of North Florida ($10,700 vs. $10,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lander University than University of North Florida (98% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lander University students is 31% larger than aid received University of North Florida ($12,000 vs. $9,162)
UNF vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNF or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or UNF .
- The average SAT score at University of North Florida (1140) is 218 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming UNF students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman UNF students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Lander University (3.66)
- Lander University has a higher acceptance rate (67.9%) than UNF (62.3%)
UNF vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNF 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 UNF.
- The graduation rate at UNF is higher than Lander University (50% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of North Florida earn on average $10,200 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $37,000)
- University of North Florida students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($16,000 vs. $27,000)
- UNF graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($165 vs. $279)
- More UNF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lander University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/