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Overview |
Belhaven University | Lamar University | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | Beaumont, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,616 | 17,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #844 | #938 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belhaven.edu | lamar.edu | ||
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Costs |
Belhaven University | Lamar University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,800 | $6,228 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,800 | $16,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,400 | $10,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,145 | $10,999 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,195 | $10,544 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 38% | 88% |
Admission |
Belhaven University | Lamar University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,156 | 7,246 | ||
| Admitted | 1,148 | 6,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.2% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 910/1130 | ||
| 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 |
Belhaven University | Lamar University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Belhaven University | Lamar University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,402 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $227 |
Diversity |
Belhaven University | Lamar University | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 48% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Belhaven University | Lamar University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Belhaven University | Lamar University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lamar University is larger than than Belhaven University based on total student enrollment (17,473 students vs. 3,616 students)
Belhaven University vs. Lamar University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Belhaven University or Lamar University?
- Belhaven University is 362.4% more expensive to attend than Lamar University for in-state tuition ($28,800.00 vs. $6,228.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.8% higher at Belhaven University than Lamar University ($28,800.00 vs. $16,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar University than Belhaven University ($10,999 vs. $22,145)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belhaven University are 9.3% lower than costs at Lamar University ($9,400 vs. $10,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lamar University than Belhaven University (88% vs. 38%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belhaven University students is 53.6% larger than aid received Lamar University ($16,195 vs. $10,544)
Belhaven University vs. Lamar University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Belhaven University or Lamar University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lamar University or Belhaven University .
- Accepted freshman Belhaven University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Lamar University (3.4)
- Lamar University has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Belhaven University (53.2%)
Belhaven University vs. Lamar University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Belhaven 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 Belhaven University.
- The graduation rate at Belhaven University is higher than Lamar University (48% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Lamar University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Belhaven University graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $40,900)
- Lamar University students graduate with a $6,402 lower median federal student loan debt than Belhaven University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $28,402)
- Lamar University graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Belhaven University graduates. ($227 vs. $293)
- More Belhaven University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lamar University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/