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SHSU TAMUK University of Houston-Downtown Texas State PVAMU UNT Tarleton UH TSU Texas Tech TLU UT Arlington| Lamar University | Schreiner University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lamar University | Schreiner University | ||
| Location | Beaumont, TX | Kerrville, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,803 | 1,193 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #992 | #889 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lamar.edu | schreiner.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lamar University | Schreiner University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,228 | $35,614 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,020 | $35,614 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,884 | $10,157 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,757 | $24,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,397 | $20,881 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Lamar University | Schreiner University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,214 | 2,202 | ||
| Admitted | 5,203 | 1,876 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.5% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | 970/1160 | ||
| 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 | Schreiner University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lamar University | Schreiner University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $42,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lamar University | Schreiner University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Lamar University | Schreiner University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Lamar University | Schreiner University | ||
| 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 Schreiner University based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 1,193 students)
Lamar University vs. Schreiner University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lamar University or Schreiner University?
- Schreiner University is 471.8% more expensive to attend than Lamar University for in-state tuition ($35,614.00 vs. $6,228.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.3% higher at Schreiner University than Lamar University ($35,614.00 vs. $16,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar University than Schreiner University ($11,757 vs. $24,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lamar University are 2.8% lower than costs at Schreiner University ($9,884 vs. $10,157)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Schreiner University than Lamar University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Schreiner University students is 100.8% larger than aid received Lamar University ($20,881 vs. $10,397)
Lamar University vs. Schreiner University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lamar University or Schreiner University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Schreiner University or Lamar University .
- The average SAT score at Schreiner University (997) is 23 points higher than at Lamar University (974)
- Incoming Schreiner University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lamar University (21)
- Accepted freshman Lamar University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Schreiner University (3.3)
- Schreiner University has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Lamar University (83.7%)
Lamar University vs. Schreiner University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lamar University or Schreiner University? 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 Schreiner University and Lamar University.
- The graduation rate at Schreiner University is higher than Lamar University (39% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Lamar University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Schreiner University graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $42,800)
- Lamar University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Schreiner University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,000)
- Lamar University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Schreiner University graduates. ($227 vs. $258)
- More Schreiner University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lamar University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/