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SHSU TAMUK University of Houston-Downtown UT Dallas Texas State Baylor UNT St. Edward's University- St. Edward's TCU Abilene Christian University OBU PVAMU| Dallas Baptist University | Lamar University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DBU | Lamar University | ||
| Location | Dallas, TX | Beaumont, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,348 | 16,803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #595 | #992 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dbu.edu | lamar.edu | ||
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Costs |
DBU | Lamar University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,810 | $6,228 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,810 | $16,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,351 | $9,884 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,607 | $11,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,797 | $10,397 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 95% |
Admission |
DBU | Lamar University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,519 | 6,214 | ||
| Admitted | 7,784 | 5,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.4% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.8% | 28.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 830/1030 | ||
| 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 |
DBU | Lamar University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DBU | Lamar University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $227 |
Diversity |
DBU | Lamar University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
DBU | Lamar University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 2% | ||
Campus |
DBU | Lamar University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | 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 DBU based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 4,348 students)
DBU vs. Lamar University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DBU or Lamar University?
- Dallas Baptist University is 442.9% more expensive to attend than Lamar University for in-state tuition ($33,810.00 vs. $6,228.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111% higher at DBU than Lamar University ($33,810.00 vs. $16,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar University than DBU ($11,757 vs. $27,607)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dallas Baptist University are 5.7% lower than costs at Lamar University ($9,351 vs. $9,884)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dallas Baptist University as Lamar University (95% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dallas Baptist University students is 80.8% larger than aid received Lamar University ($18,797 vs. $10,397)
DBU vs. Lamar University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DBU or Lamar University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lamar University or DBU .
- The average SAT score at Dallas Baptist University (1055) is 81 points higher than at Lamar University (974)
- Incoming DBU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lamar University (21)
- Accepted freshman DBU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Lamar University (3.4)
- DBU has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Lamar University (83.7%)
DBU vs. Lamar University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DBU 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 DBU.
- The graduation rate at DBU is higher than Lamar University (56% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Dallas Baptist University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Lamar University graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $45,500)
- Dallas Baptist University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Lamar University graduates. ($21,750 vs. $22,000)
- DBU graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Lamar University graduates. ($224 vs. $227)
- More DBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lamar University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/