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California State University-Fresno Cal State Long Beach SHSU Cal State East Bay CSU Channel Islands CSUDH San Francisco State San Jose State Cal State Fullerton Sacramento State TAMUK University of Houston-Downtown| California State University Northridge | Lamar University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
California State University-Northridge | Lamar University | ||
| Location | Northridge, CA | Beaumont, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 37,760 | 17,473 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #892 | #938 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csun.edu | lamar.edu | ||
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Costs |
California State University-Northridge | Lamar University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $6,228 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $16,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,648 | $10,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,222 | $10,999 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,000 | $10,544 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 88% |
Admission |
California State University-Northridge | Lamar University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,789 | 7,246 | ||
| Admitted | 27,748 | 6,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1110 | 910/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2025 |
Academics |
California State University-Northridge | Lamar University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California State University-Northridge | Lamar University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,196 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $146 | $227 |
Diversity |
California State University-Northridge | Lamar University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 23% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 44% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
California State University-Northridge | Lamar University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 2% | ||
Campus |
California State University-Northridge | Lamar University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Northridge is larger than than Lamar University based on total student enrollment (37,760 students vs. 17,473 students)
California State University-Northridge vs. Lamar University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California State University-Northridge or Lamar University?
- Lamar University is 8.5% more expensive to attend than California State University-Northridge for in-state tuition ($6,228.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at California State University-Northridge than Lamar University ($17,622.00 vs. $16,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Northridge than Lamar University ($8,222 vs. $10,999)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lamar University are 23.1% lower than costs at California State University Northridge ($10,272 vs. $12,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lamar University than California State University Northridge (88% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Northridge students is 13.8% larger than aid received Lamar University ($12,000 vs. $10,544)
California State University-Northridge vs. Lamar University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California State University-Northridge or Lamar University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lamar University or California State University-Northridge .
- The average SAT score at Lamar University (974) is 72 points higher than at California State University-Northridge (902)
- Incoming Lamar University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at California State University-Northridge (19)
- Accepted freshman Lamar University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at California State University-Northridge (3.38)
- California State University-Northridge has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Lamar University (85.7%)
California State University-Northridge vs. Lamar University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California State University-Northridge 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 California State University-Northridge.
- The graduation rate at California State University-Northridge is higher than Lamar University (46% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from California State University Northridge earn on average $2,000 more per year than Lamar University graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $45,500)
- California State University Northridge students graduate with a $7,804 lower median federal student loan debt than Lamar University graduates. ($14,196 vs. $22,000)
- California State University-Northridge graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than Lamar University graduates. ($146 vs. $227)
- More California State University-Northridge graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lamar University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/