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SHSU TAMUK University of Houston-Downtown Texas State PVAMU UNT Tarleton UH TSU Texas Tech UT Arlington A&M Commerce| Concordia University Texas | Lamar University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Concordia University-Texas | Lamar University | ||
| Location | Austin, TX | Beaumont, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,614 | 17,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #951 | #938 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | concordia.edu | lamar.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Texas | Lamar University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,750 | $6,228 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,750 | $16,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,940 | $10,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,621 | $10,999 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,382 | $10,544 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 88% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Texas | Lamar University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,170 | 7,246 | ||
| Admitted | 1,976 | 6,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1100 | 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 |
Concordia University-Texas | Lamar University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Texas | Lamar University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,174 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $280 | $227 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Texas | Lamar University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 2% |
Students |
Concordia University-Texas | Lamar University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Texas | Lamar University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lamar University is larger than than Concordia University-Texas based on total student enrollment (17,473 students vs. 1,614 students)
Concordia University-Texas vs. Lamar University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Texas or Lamar University?
- Concordia University Texas is 474% more expensive to attend than Lamar University for in-state tuition ($35,750.00 vs. $6,228.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.2% higher at Concordia University-Texas than Lamar University ($35,750.00 vs. $16,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar University than Concordia University-Texas ($10,999 vs. $23,621)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lamar University are 26% lower than costs at Concordia University Texas ($10,272 vs. $12,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Texas than Lamar University (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Texas students is 169.2% larger than aid received Lamar University ($28,382 vs. $10,544)
Concordia University-Texas vs. Lamar University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Texas or Lamar University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lamar University or Concordia University-Texas .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Texas (998) is 24 points higher than at Lamar University (974)
- Incoming Concordia University-Texas students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lamar University (21)
- Accepted freshman Lamar University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Concordia University-Texas (3.3)
- Concordia University-Texas has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Lamar University (85.7%)
Concordia University-Texas vs. Lamar University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Texas 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 Concordia University-Texas.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Texas is higher than Lamar University (35% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Texas earn on average $600 more per year than Lamar University graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $45,500)
- Lamar University students graduate with a $5,174 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Texas graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,174)
- Lamar University graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Texas graduates. ($227 vs. $280)
- More Concordia University-Texas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lamar University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/