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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 | National American University Austin | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lamar University | National American University-Austin | ||
| Location | Beaumont, TX | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,803 | 129 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #992 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | lamar.edu | national.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lamar University | National American University-Austin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,228 | $15,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,020 | $15,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,884 | $7,209 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,757 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,397 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 0% |
Admission |
Lamar University | National American University-Austin | ||
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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 | National American University-Austin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lamar University | National American University-Austin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $33,565 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $347 |
Diversity |
Lamar University | National American University-Austin | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 41% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Lamar University | National American University-Austin | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Lamar University | National American University-Austin | ||
| 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 National American University-Austin based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 129 students)
Lamar University vs. National American University-Austin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lamar University or National American University-Austin?
- National American University Austin is 140.8% more expensive to attend than Lamar University for in-state tuition ($15,000.00 vs. $6,228.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at Lamar University than National American University Austin ($16,020.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at National American University Austin are 37.1% lower than costs at Lamar University ($7,209 vs. $9,884)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lamar University than National American University Austin (95% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lamar University students is ?% larger than aid received National American University Austin ($10,397 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Lamar University or National American University-Austin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between National American University-Austin or Lamar University .
Lamar University vs. National American University-Austin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lamar University or National American University-Austin? 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 National American University-Austin and Lamar University.
- Graduates from Lamar University earn on average $6,000 more per year than National American University-Austin graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $39,500)
- Lamar University students graduate with a $11,565 lower median federal student loan debt than National American University-Austin graduates. ($22,000 vs. $33,565)
- Lamar University graduates are paying $120 less per month on federal student loans than National American University-Austin graduates. ($227 vs. $347)
- More Lamar University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National American University-Austin students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/