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SHSU TAMUK University of Houston-Downtown Texas State PVAMU UNT Tarleton UH TSU Texas Tech UT Arlington A&M Commerce| Lamar University | College of Biblical Studies Houston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lamar University | College of Biblical Studies-Houston | ||
| Location | Beaumont, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,803 | 205 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #992 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Undenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lamar.edu | cbshouston.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lamar University | College of Biblical Studies-Houston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,228 | $7,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,020 | $9,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,884 | $10,728 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,757 | $15,423 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,397 | $2,403 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 85% |
Admission |
Lamar University | College of Biblical Studies-Houston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,214 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,203 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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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) | |||
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Academics |
Lamar University | College of Biblical Studies-Houston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lamar University | College of Biblical Studies-Houston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $19,838 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $205 |
Diversity |
Lamar University | College of Biblical Studies-Houston | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 51% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Lamar University | College of Biblical Studies-Houston | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Lamar University | College of Biblical Studies-Houston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lamar University is larger than than College of Biblical Studies-Houston based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 205 students)
Lamar University vs. College of Biblical Studies-Houston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lamar University or College of Biblical Studies-Houston?
- College of Biblical Studies Houston is 15.6% more expensive to attend than Lamar University for in-state tuition ($7,200.00 vs. $6,228.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78% higher at Lamar University than College of Biblical Studies Houston ($16,020.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar University than College of Biblical Studies-Houston ($11,757 vs. $15,423)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lamar University are 8.5% lower than costs at College of Biblical Studies Houston ($9,884 vs. $10,728)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lamar University than College of Biblical Studies Houston (95% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lamar University students is 332.7% larger than aid received College of Biblical Studies Houston ($10,397 vs. $2,403)
Which college is harder to get into, Lamar University or College of Biblical Studies-Houston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of Biblical Studies-Houston or Lamar University .
Lamar University vs. College of Biblical Studies-Houston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lamar University or College of Biblical Studies-Houston? 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 College of Biblical Studies-Houston and Lamar University.
- The graduation rate at Lamar University is higher than College of Biblical Studies Houston (31% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from College of Biblical Studies Houston earn on average $200 more per year than Lamar University graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $45,500)
- College of Biblical Studies Houston students graduate with a $2,162 lower median federal student loan debt than Lamar University graduates. ($19,838 vs. $22,000)
- College of Biblical Studies-Houston graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Lamar University graduates. ($205 vs. $227)
- More Lamar University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of Biblical Studies-Houston students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/