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KU SHSU TAMUK ESU University of Houston-Downtown Texas State PVAMU UNT Tarleton UH Johnson County Community College TSU| Kansas State University | Lamar University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
K-State | Lamar University | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Beaumont, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,722 | 16,803 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #992 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | k-state.edu | lamar.edu | ||
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Costs |
K-State | Lamar University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,489 | $6,228 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,560 | $16,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $9,884 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,855 | $11,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,537 | $10,397 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 95% |
Admission |
K-State | Lamar University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,706 | 6,214 | ||
| Admitted | 9,234 | 5,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.1% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 28.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
K-State | Lamar University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
K-State | Lamar University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $227 |
Diversity |
K-State | Lamar University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
K-State | Lamar University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 2% | ||
Campus |
K-State | Lamar University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kansas State University is larger than than Lamar University based on total student enrollment (19,722 students vs. 16,803 students)
K-State vs. Lamar University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, K-State or Lamar University?
- Kansas State University is 52.4% more expensive to attend than Lamar University for in-state tuition ($9,489.00 vs. $6,228.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.6% higher at K-State than Lamar University ($25,560.00 vs. $16,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar University than K-State ($11,757 vs. $18,855)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lamar University are 2.2% lower than costs at Kansas State University ($9,884 vs. $10,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lamar University than Kansas State University (95% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lamar University students is 21.8% larger than aid received Kansas State University ($10,397 vs. $8,537)
K-State vs. Lamar University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, K-State or Lamar University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lamar University or K-State .
- Accepted freshman K-State students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Lamar University (3.4)
- K-State has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than Lamar University (83.7%)
K-State vs. Lamar University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, K-State 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 K-State.
- The graduation rate at K-State is higher than Lamar University (56% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Kansas State University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Lamar University graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $45,500)
- Lamar University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than K-State graduates. ($22,000 vs. $22,500)
- Lamar University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than K-State graduates. ($227 vs. $232)
- More K-State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lamar University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/