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Overview |
Lamar University | PVAMU | ||
| Location | Beaumont, TX | Prairie View, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,803 | 9,056 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #992 | #996 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lamar.edu | pvamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lamar University | PVAMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,228 | $7,387 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,020 | $22,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,884 | $9,605 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,757 | $12,875 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,397 | $14,071 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 97% |
Admission |
Lamar University | PVAMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,214 | 5,691 | ||
| Admitted | 5,203 | 4,329 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.5% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | 860/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lamar University | PVAMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lamar University | PVAMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $28,955 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $299 |
Diversity |
Lamar University | PVAMU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 48% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Lamar University | PVAMU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Lamar University | PVAMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lamar University is larger than than PVAMU based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 9,056 students)
Lamar University vs. PVAMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lamar University or PVAMU?
- Prairie View A & M University is 18.6% more expensive to attend than Lamar University for in-state tuition ($7,387.00 vs. $6,228.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41% higher at PVAMU than Lamar University ($22,590.00 vs. $16,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar University than PVAMU ($11,757 vs. $12,875)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Prairie View A & M University are 2.9% lower than costs at Lamar University ($9,605 vs. $9,884)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Prairie View A & M University than Lamar University (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Prairie View A & M University students is 35.3% larger than aid received Lamar University ($14,071 vs. $10,397)
Lamar University vs. PVAMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lamar University or PVAMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PVAMU or Lamar University .
- The average SAT score at Lamar University (974) is 117 points higher than at PVAMU (857)
- Incoming Lamar University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at PVAMU (18)
- Accepted freshman Lamar University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at PVAMU (3.3)
- Lamar University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than PVAMU (76.1%)
Lamar University vs. PVAMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lamar University or PVAMU? 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 PVAMU and Lamar University.
- The graduation rate at PVAMU is higher than Lamar University (34% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Lamar University earn on average $6,500 more per year than PVAMU graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $39,000)
- Lamar University students graduate with a $6,955 lower median federal student loan debt than PVAMU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $28,955)
- Lamar University graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than PVAMU graduates. ($227 vs. $299)
- More Lamar University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PVAMU 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/