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Overview |
Lamar University | Herzing University-Kenner | ||
| Location | Beaumont, TX | Kenner, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,473 | 368 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #938 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lamar.edu | herzing.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lamar University | Herzing University-Kenner | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,228 | $12,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,020 | $12,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,272 | $8,928 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,999 | $20,824 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,544 | $5,856 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 96% |
Admission |
Lamar University | Herzing University-Kenner | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,246 | 46 | ||
| Admitted | 6,212 | 41 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.7% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 65.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1130 | |||
| 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 | Herzing University-Kenner | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lamar University | Herzing University-Kenner | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $23,713 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $245 |
Diversity |
Lamar University | Herzing University-Kenner | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 57% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Lamar University | Herzing University-Kenner | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Lamar University | Herzing University-Kenner | ||
| 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 Herzing University-Kenner based on total student enrollment (17,473 students vs. 368 students)
Lamar University vs. Herzing University-Kenner Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lamar University or Herzing University-Kenner?
- Herzing University Kenner is 98.5% more expensive to attend than Lamar University for in-state tuition ($12,360.00 vs. $6,228.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.6% higher at Lamar University than Herzing University Kenner ($16,020.00 vs. $12,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar University than Herzing University-Kenner ($10,999 vs. $20,824)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Herzing University Kenner are 15.1% lower than costs at Lamar University ($8,928 vs. $10,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Herzing University Kenner than Lamar University (96% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lamar University students is 80.1% larger than aid received Herzing University Kenner ($10,544 vs. $5,856)
Lamar University vs. Herzing University-Kenner Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lamar University or Herzing University-Kenner? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Herzing University-Kenner or Lamar University .
- Herzing University-Kenner has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Lamar University (85.7%)
Lamar University vs. Herzing University-Kenner Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lamar University or Herzing University-Kenner? 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 Herzing University-Kenner and Lamar University.
- Graduates from Lamar University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Herzing University-Kenner graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $43,400)
- Lamar University students graduate with a $1,713 lower median federal student loan debt than Herzing University-Kenner graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,713)
- Lamar University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Herzing University-Kenner graduates. ($227 vs. $245)
- More Lamar University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Herzing University-Kenner students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/