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SHSU TAMUK UT Austin University of Houston-Downtown Texas State DBU St. Mary's University PVAMU UNT Tarleton UH TSU| Lamar University | Saint Edward's University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lamar University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Location | Beaumont, TX | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,473 | 3,309 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #938 | #474 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lamar.edu | stedwards.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lamar University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,228 | $50,484 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,020 | $50,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,272 | $14,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,999 | $28,351 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,544 | $37,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 99% |
Admission |
Lamar University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,246 | 5,611 | ||
| Admitted | 6,212 | 4,696 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.7% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1130 | 1030/1235 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Lamar University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lamar University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $25,271 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $261 |
Diversity |
Lamar University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Lamar University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Lamar University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's based on total student enrollment (17,473 students vs. 3,309 students)
Lamar University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lamar University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's?
- Saint Edward's University is 710.6% more expensive to attend than Lamar University for in-state tuition ($50,484.00 vs. $6,228.00)
- Out of state tuition is 215.1% higher at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's than Lamar University ($50,484.00 vs. $16,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar University than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's ($10,999 vs. $28,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lamar University are 36.4% lower than costs at Saint Edward's University ($10,272 vs. $14,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Edward's University than Lamar University (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Edward's University students is 252.6% larger than aid received Lamar University ($37,176 vs. $10,544)
Lamar University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lamar University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Edward's University- St. Edward's or Lamar University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Edward's University (1135) is 161 points higher than at Lamar University (974)
- Incoming St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lamar University (21)
- Accepted freshman St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Lamar University (3.4)
- Lamar University has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's (83.7%)
Lamar University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lamar University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's and Lamar University.
- The graduation rate at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's is higher than Lamar University (68% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Saint Edward's University earn on average $9,600 more per year than Lamar University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $45,500)
- Lamar University students graduate with a $3,271 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,271)
- Lamar University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates. ($227 vs. $261)
- More St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lamar University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/