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Overview |
Angelo State | Lamar University | ||
| Location | San Angelo, TX | Beaumont, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,599 | 16,803 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #916 | #992 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | angelo.edu | lamar.edu | ||
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Costs |
Angelo State | Lamar University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,495 | $6,228 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,287 | $16,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,520 | $9,884 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,838 | $11,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,007 | $10,397 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 95% |
Admission |
Angelo State | Lamar University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,209 | 6,214 | ||
| Admitted | 3,331 | 5,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.1% | 28.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | 830/1030 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Angelo State | Lamar University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Angelo State | Lamar University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,456 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $227 |
Diversity |
Angelo State | Lamar University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Angelo State | Lamar University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Angelo State | Lamar University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lamar University is larger than than Angelo State based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 10,599 students)
Angelo State vs. Lamar University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Angelo State or Lamar University?
- Lamar University is 38.6% more expensive to attend than Angelo State for in-state tuition ($6,228.00 vs. $4,495.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.1% higher at Lamar University than Angelo State University ($16,020.00 vs. $14,287.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar University than Angelo State ($11,757 vs. $12,838)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lamar University are 6.4% lower than costs at Angelo State University ($9,884 vs. $10,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lamar University than Angelo State University (95% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lamar University students is 15.4% larger than aid received Angelo State University ($10,397 vs. $9,007)
Angelo State vs. Lamar University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Angelo State or Lamar University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lamar University or Angelo State .
- The average SAT score at Lamar University (974) is 4 points higher than at Angelo State (970)
- Incoming Angelo State students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Lamar University (21)
- Accepted freshman Angelo State students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Lamar University (3.4)
- Lamar University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Angelo State (79.1%)
Angelo State vs. Lamar University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Angelo State 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 Angelo State.
- The graduation rate at Lamar University is higher than Angelo State University (31% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Lamar University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Angelo State graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $43,600)
- Angelo State University students graduate with a $544 lower median federal student loan debt than Lamar University graduates. ($21,456 vs. $22,000)
- Angelo State graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Lamar University graduates. ($221 vs. $227)
- More Angelo State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lamar University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/