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SHSU UH TAMUK University of Houston-Downtown Texas State University of St Thomas PVAMU UNT University of St Thomas Tarleton TSU UMHB| Houston Baptist University | Lamar University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HBU | Lamar University | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Beaumont, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,257 | 16,803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #740 | #992 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hbu.edu | lamar.edu | ||
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Costs |
HBU | Lamar University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,250 | $6,228 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,250 | $16,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,130 | $9,884 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,515 | $11,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,908 | $10,397 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
HBU | Lamar University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,258 | 6,214 | ||
| Admitted | 8,666 | 5,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 28.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 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 |
HBU | Lamar University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HBU | Lamar University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,166 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $227 |
Diversity |
HBU | Lamar University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 30% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
HBU | Lamar University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 2% | ||
Campus |
HBU | 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 HBU based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 4,257 students)
HBU vs. Lamar University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HBU or Lamar University?
- Houston Baptist University is 449.9% more expensive to attend than Lamar University for in-state tuition ($34,250.00 vs. $6,228.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.8% higher at HBU than Lamar University ($34,250.00 vs. $16,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar University than HBU ($11,757 vs. $19,515)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 8.3% lower than costs at Lamar University ($9,130 vs. $9,884)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houston Baptist University than Lamar University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 158.8% larger than aid received Lamar University ($26,908 vs. $10,397)
HBU vs. Lamar University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HBU or Lamar University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lamar University or HBU .
- The average SAT score at Houston Baptist University (1060) is 86 points higher than at Lamar University (974)
- Incoming HBU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lamar University (21)
- Accepted freshman HBU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Lamar University (3.4)
- HBU has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Lamar University (83.7%)
HBU vs. Lamar University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HBU 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 HBU.
- The graduation rate at HBU is higher than Lamar University (45% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $6,100 more per year than Lamar University graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $45,500)
- Lamar University students graduate with a $2,166 lower median federal student loan debt than HBU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $24,166)
- Lamar University graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than HBU graduates. ($227 vs. $249)
- More HBU 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/