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SHSU TAMUK University of Houston-Downtown Texas State PVAMU UNT Tarleton UH TSU Texas Tech UT Arlington A&M Commerce| DeVry University Texas | Lamar University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DeVry University-Texas | Lamar University | ||
| Location | Irving, Texas | Beaumont, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,473 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #938 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | devry.edu | lamar.edu | ||
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Costs |
DeVry University-Texas | Lamar University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,835 | $6,228 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,835 | $16,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,534 | $10,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $10,999 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $10,544 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 88% |
Admission |
DeVry University-Texas | Lamar University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 967 | 7,246 | ||
| Admitted | 809 | 6,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 84.8% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Recommended | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
DeVry University-Texas | Lamar University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DeVry University-Texas | Lamar University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $227 |
Diversity |
DeVry University-Texas | Lamar University | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 16% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
DeVry University-Texas | Lamar University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 2% | ||
Campus |
DeVry University-Texas | Lamar University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lamar University is larger than than DeVry University-Texas based on total student enrollment (17,473 students vs. 0 students)
DeVry University-Texas vs. Lamar University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DeVry University-Texas or Lamar University?
- DeVry University Texas is 154.3% more expensive to attend than Lamar University for in-state tuition ($15,835.00 vs. $6,228.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at Lamar University than DeVry University Texas ($16,020.00 vs. $15,835.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DeVry University Texas are 57.2% lower than costs at Lamar University ($6,534 vs. $10,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lamar University than DeVry University Texas (88% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lamar University students is ?% larger than aid received DeVry University Texas ($10,544 vs. $0)
DeVry University-Texas vs. Lamar University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DeVry 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 DeVry University-Texas .
- Lamar University has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than DeVry University-Texas (83.7%)
DeVry University-Texas vs. Lamar University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DeVry 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 DeVry University-Texas.
- The graduation rate at Lamar University is higher than DeVry University Texas (31% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/