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SHSU TAMUK University of Houston-Downtown Texas State PVAMU UNT Tarleton UH TSU Texas Tech UT Arlington A&M Commerce| Howard Payne University | Lamar University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Howard Payne University | Lamar University | ||
| Location | Brownwood, TX | Beaumont, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 838 | 16,803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #992 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hputx.edu | lamar.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard Payne University | Lamar University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,850 | $6,228 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,850 | $16,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,616 | $9,884 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,117 | $11,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,817 | $10,397 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 95% |
Admission |
Howard Payne University | Lamar University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,233 | 6,214 | ||
| Admitted | 768 | 5,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.3% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 28.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/22 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1130 | 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 |
Howard Payne University | Lamar University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard Payne University | Lamar University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,686 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $227 |
Diversity |
Howard Payne University | Lamar University | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Howard Payne University | Lamar University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Howard Payne University | Lamar University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Howard Payne University based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 838 students)
Howard Payne University vs. Lamar University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard Payne University or Lamar University?
- Howard Payne University is 347.2% more expensive to attend than Lamar University for in-state tuition ($27,850.00 vs. $6,228.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.8% higher at Howard Payne University than Lamar University ($27,850.00 vs. $16,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar University than Howard Payne University ($11,757 vs. $24,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Howard Payne University are 2.8% lower than costs at Lamar University ($9,616 vs. $9,884)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lamar University than Howard Payne University (95% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Howard Payne University students is 81% larger than aid received Lamar University ($18,817 vs. $10,397)
Howard Payne University vs. Lamar University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard Payne University or Lamar University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lamar University or Howard Payne University .
- The average SAT score at Lamar University (974) is 9 points higher than at Howard Payne University (965)
- Incoming Howard Payne University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as 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 Howard Payne University (3.3)
- Lamar University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Howard Payne University (62.3%)
Howard Payne University vs. Lamar University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard Payne University 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 Howard Payne University.
- The graduation rate at Howard Payne University is higher than Lamar University (46% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Lamar University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Howard Payne University graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $40,300)
- Lamar University students graduate with a $3,686 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard Payne University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,686)
- Lamar University graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Howard Payne University graduates. ($227 vs. $265)
- More Howard Payne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lamar University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/