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Overview |
Lamar University | Criswell College | ||
| Location | Beaumont, TX | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,803 | 163 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #992 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lamar.edu | criswell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lamar University | Criswell College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,228 | $12,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,020 | $12,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,884 | $7,912 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,757 | $13,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,397 | $9,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Lamar University | Criswell College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,214 | 31 | ||
| Admitted | 5,203 | 31 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.5% | 61.3% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Lamar University | Criswell College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lamar University | Criswell College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | N/A |
Diversity |
Lamar University | Criswell College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Lamar University | Criswell College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Lamar University | Criswell College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lamar University is larger than than Criswell College based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 163 students)
Lamar University vs. Criswell College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lamar University or Criswell College?
- Criswell College is 100.4% more expensive to attend than Lamar University for in-state tuition ($12,480.00 vs. $6,228.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.4% higher at Lamar University than Criswell College ($16,020.00 vs. $12,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar University than Criswell College ($11,757 vs. $13,652)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Criswell College are 24.9% lower than costs at Lamar University ($7,912 vs. $9,884)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Criswell College than Lamar University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lamar University students is 14.4% larger than aid received Criswell College ($10,397 vs. $9,089)
Lamar University vs. Criswell College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lamar University or Criswell College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Criswell College or Lamar University .
- Criswell College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Lamar University (83.7%)
Lamar University vs. Criswell College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lamar University or Criswell College? 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 Criswell College and Lamar University.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/