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Greenwood, SC · Orangeburg, SC
| Lander University | South Carolina State University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $15,363/yr | $18,097/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $11,450/yr | $16,846/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $25,000 | $31,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $11,778/yr | $16,968/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $13,842/yr | $20,449/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $18,319/yr | $22,587/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $19,102/yr | $24,523/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $265/mo | $329/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $12,100/yr | $9,000/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $12,100/yr | $10,000/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,200/yr | $2,000/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $4,555/yr | $8,000/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $27,277/yr | $30,015/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $11,700/yr | $11,060/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $21,300/yr | $21,750/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 39% | 70% |
| Students taking federal loans | 49% | 67% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 81% | 83% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 950–1178 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1057 | No data reported |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 16–23 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 15–22 · Math 16–22 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 5,184 | 9,830 |
| Students accepted | 3,521 | 8,034 |
| Students who enrolled | 846 | 1,079 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 24% | 13% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 36% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 18% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 50% | 37% |
| Freshmen who come back | 70% | 56% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $42,396/yr | $38,262/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $29,159–$58,359 | $22,900–$55,233 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 51% | 38% |
| White students graduating | 53% | 33% |
| Black students graduating | 40% | 37% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 61% | 0% |
| Asian students graduating | 80% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $36,851/yr | $30,064/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 66% | 54% |
| Graduate on time | 36% | 21% |
| Pell students who graduate | 44% | 37% |
| First-gen students who finish | 41% | 36% |
| Low-income students who finish | 38% | 34% |
| Students who transfer out | 26% | 27% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $40,190/yr | $34,470/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 34% · Health Professions 14% · Education 9% | Business, Management & Marketing 17% · Family & Consumer Sciences 13% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 12% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 34% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 17% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Health Professions — 14% of degrees | Family & Consumer Sciences — 13% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Education — 9% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 12% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 7% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Social Sciences — 6% of degrees | Education — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $78,485/yr | Educational Administration and Supervision — $84,200/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 8.4% | 24% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 3,397 | 2,934 |
| Students per professor | 18 : 1 | 19 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 602 | 292 |
| Average professor pay | $7,527/mo | $8,174/mo |
| Full-time professors | 54% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $40,987 | $22,852 |
| Setting | Town (distant) | Town (distant) |
| Location | Greenwood, SC | Orangeburg, SC |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1872 | 1896 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Men | 32% | 45% |
| Women | 68% | 55% |
| White students | 65% | 1.2% |
| Black students | 24% | 90% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 2.1% | 0.1% |
| Asian students | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two or more races | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| Other / not reported | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| Special type | None | HBCU |
| First-generation students | 32% | 36% |
| Part-time students | 4.3% | 8.4% |
| Students age 25+ | 6.4% | 4.6% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $6,195/yr | $8,130/yr |
| Endowment | $25.7M | $19.7M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,800 | 1,460 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,500/yr | $6,400/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,100/yr | $3,290/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 21 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | Land-grant institution |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II without football | NCAA Division I-FCS |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 18 | 10 |
| Student athletes | 617 | 375 |
| Athletic scholarships | $3.8M | $2.6M |
| Athletics budget | $12.8M | $13.9M |
| Athletics revenue | $13.2M | $13.9M |
| Recruiting spend | $27,017 | $154,166 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.