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SHSU NSC TAMUK University of Houston-Downtown Texas State PVAMU UNT Tarleton UH TSU Texas Tech UT Arlington| College of Southern Nevada | Lamar University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSN | Lamar University | ||
| Location | Las Vegas, NV | Beaumont, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,901 | 16,803 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #992 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csn.edu | lamar.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSN | Lamar University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,383 | $6,228 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,284 | $16,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,866 | $9,884 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,685 | $11,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,061 | $10,397 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 95% |
Admission |
CSN | 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 |
CSN | Lamar University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSN | Lamar University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $227 |
Diversity |
CSN | Lamar University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
CSN | Lamar University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 2% | ||
Campus |
CSN | Lamar University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- College of Southern Nevada is larger than than Lamar University based on total student enrollment (28,901 students vs. 16,803 students)
CSN vs. Lamar University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSN or Lamar University?
- Lamar University is 84.1% more expensive to attend than CSN for in-state tuition ($6,228.00 vs. $3,383.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42% higher at Lamar University than College of Southern Nevada ($16,020.00 vs. $11,284.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Southern Nevada than Lamar University ($7,685 vs. $11,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lamar University are 9.9% lower than costs at College of Southern Nevada ($9,884 vs. $10,866)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lamar University than College of Southern Nevada (95% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lamar University students is 105.4% larger than aid received College of Southern Nevada ($10,397 vs. $5,061)
Which college is harder to get into, CSN or Lamar University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lamar University or CSN .
CSN vs. Lamar University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSN 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 CSN.
- Graduates from Lamar University earn on average $9,500 more per year than CSN graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $36,000)
- College of Southern Nevada students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lamar University graduates. ($10,500 vs. $22,000)
- CSN graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Lamar University graduates. ($108 vs. $227)
- More Lamar University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSN students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/