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SHSU TAMUK University of Houston-Downtown Texas State PVAMU UNT Tarleton UH TSU Texas Tech UT Arlington A&M Commerce| Arlington Baptist College | Lamar University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ABC | Lamar University | ||
| Location | Arlington, TX | Beaumont, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 218 | 16,803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #992 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | abconline.edu | lamar.edu | ||
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Costs |
ABC | Lamar University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,540 | $6,228 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,540 | $16,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,310 | $9,884 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,990 | $11,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,593 | $10,397 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 95% |
Admission |
ABC | Lamar University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,214 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 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 |
ABC | Lamar University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ABC | Lamar University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,900 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,001 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $227 |
Diversity |
ABC | Lamar University | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
ABC | Lamar University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 2% | ||
Campus |
ABC | 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 ABC based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 218 students)
ABC vs. Lamar University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ABC or Lamar University?
- Arlington Baptist College is 149.5% more expensive to attend than Lamar University for in-state tuition ($15,540.00 vs. $6,228.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at Lamar University than Arlington Baptist College ($16,020.00 vs. $15,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar University than ABC ($11,757 vs. $19,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arlington Baptist College are 18.9% lower than costs at Lamar University ($8,310 vs. $9,884)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lamar University than Arlington Baptist College (95% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lamar University students is 57.7% larger than aid received Arlington Baptist College ($10,397 vs. $6,593)
Which college is harder to get into, ABC or Lamar University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lamar University or ABC .
ABC vs. Lamar University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ABC 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 ABC.
- The graduation rate at ABC is higher than Lamar University (41% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Lamar University earn on average $8,600 more per year than ABC graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $36,900)
- Lamar University students graduate with a $4,001 lower median federal student loan debt than ABC graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,001)
- Lamar University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than ABC graduates. ($227 vs. $268)
- More Lamar University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ABC students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/