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Overview |
Amberton University | Lamar University | ||
| Location | Garland, Texas | Beaumont, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 909 | 16,803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #992 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amberton.edu | lamar.edu | ||
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Costs |
Amberton University | Lamar University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $6,228 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $16,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $9,884 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $11,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $10,397 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 95% |
Admission |
Amberton University | Lamar University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,214 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 28.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Amberton University | Lamar University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Amberton University | Lamar University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $227 |
Diversity |
Amberton University | Lamar University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Amberton University | Lamar University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 2% | ||
Campus |
Amberton University | Lamar University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lamar University is larger than than Amberton University based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 909 students)
Amberton University vs. Lamar University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Amberton University or Lamar University?
- Lamar University is ?% more expensive to attend than Amberton University for in-state tuition ($6,228.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Lamar University than Amberton University ($16,020.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lamar University than Amberton University (95% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lamar University students is ?% larger than aid received Amberton University ($10,397 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Amberton University or Lamar University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lamar University or Amberton University .
Amberton University vs. Lamar University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Amberton University or Lamar 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 Lamar University and Amberton University.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/