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SHSU TAMUK Tarleton University of Houston-Downtown Texas State UNT PVAMU A&M Commerce SFASU UH Texas Tech TSU| Lamar University | Midwestern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lamar University | MSU | ||
| Location | Beaumont, TX | Wichita Falls, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,803 | 5,784 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #992 | #817 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lamar.edu | mwsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lamar University | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,228 | $5,877 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,020 | $7,827 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,884 | $10,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,757 | $11,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,397 | $10,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Lamar University | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,214 | 5,507 | ||
| Admitted | 5,203 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.5% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | 910/1100 | ||
| 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 | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lamar University | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $22,299 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $230 |
Diversity |
Lamar University | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Lamar University | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Lamar University | MSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lamar University is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 5,784 students)
Lamar University vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lamar University or MSU?
- Lamar University is 6% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($6,228.00 vs. $5,877.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.7% higher at Lamar University than Midwestern State University ($16,020.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern State University than Lamar University ($11,361 vs. $11,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lamar University are 1.6% lower than costs at Midwestern State University ($9,884 vs. $10,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midwestern State University than Lamar University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midwestern State University students is 2.4% larger than aid received Lamar University ($10,643 vs. $10,397)
Lamar University vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lamar University or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or Lamar University .
- The average SAT score at Midwestern State University (1002) is 28 points higher than at Lamar University (974)
- Incoming MSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lamar University (21)
- Accepted freshman Lamar University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at MSU (3.2)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Lamar University (83.7%)
Lamar University vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lamar University or MSU? 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 MSU and Lamar University.
- The graduation rate at MSU is higher than Lamar University (34% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Lamar University earn on average $1,200 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $44,300)
- Lamar University students graduate with a $299 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $22,299)
- Lamar University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($227 vs. $230)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lamar University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/