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SHSU TAMUK University of Houston-Downtown McMurry University Texas State UMHB PVAMU UNT Tarleton UH TSU Texas Tech| Hardin Simmons University | Lamar University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HSU | Lamar University | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Beaumont, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,765 | 16,803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #741 | #992 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hsutx.edu | lamar.edu | ||
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Costs |
HSU | Lamar University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,694 | $6,228 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,694 | $16,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,980 | $9,884 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,636 | $11,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,695 | $10,397 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
HSU | Lamar University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,314 | 6,214 | ||
| Admitted | 2,042 | 5,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 28.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1198 | 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 |
HSU | Lamar University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HSU | Lamar University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,989 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $227 |
Diversity |
HSU | Lamar University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
HSU | Lamar University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 2% | ||
Campus |
HSU | Lamar University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lamar University is larger than than HSU based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 1,765 students)
HSU vs. Lamar University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HSU or Lamar University?
- Hardin Simmons University is 392.8% more expensive to attend than Lamar University for in-state tuition ($30,694.00 vs. $6,228.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.6% higher at HSU than Lamar University ($30,694.00 vs. $16,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar University than HSU ($11,757 vs. $22,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lamar University are 1% lower than costs at Hardin Simmons University ($9,884 vs. $9,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hardin Simmons University than Lamar University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hardin Simmons University students is 118.3% larger than aid received Lamar University ($22,695 vs. $10,397)
HSU vs. Lamar University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HSU or Lamar University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lamar University or HSU .
- The average SAT score at Hardin Simmons University (1030) is 56 points higher than at Lamar University (974)
- Incoming HSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lamar University (21)
- Accepted freshman HSU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Lamar University (3.4)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Lamar University (83.7%)
HSU vs. Lamar University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HSU 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 HSU.
- The graduation rate at HSU is higher than Lamar University (47% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Hardin Simmons University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Lamar University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $45,500)
- Lamar University students graduate with a $3,989 lower median federal student loan debt than HSU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,989)
- Lamar University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than HSU graduates. ($227 vs. $268)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lamar University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/