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Overview |
Lamar University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Beaumont, TX | Keene, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,803 | 793 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #992 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lamar.edu | swau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lamar University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,228 | $23,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,020 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,884 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,757 | $20,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,397 | $13,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
Lamar University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,214 | 1,438 | ||
| Admitted | 5,203 | 771 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 53.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.5% | 16.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | 900/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lamar University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lamar University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $268 |
Diversity |
Lamar University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Lamar University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Lamar University | Southwestern Adventist 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 Southwestern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 793 students)
Lamar University vs. Southwestern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lamar University or Southwestern Adventist University?
- Southwestern Adventist University is 275.7% more expensive to attend than Lamar University for in-state tuition ($23,400.00 vs. $6,228.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.1% higher at Southwestern Adventist University than Lamar University ($23,400.00 vs. $16,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar University than Southwestern Adventist University ($11,757 vs. $20,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Adventist University are 14.9% lower than costs at Lamar University ($8,600 vs. $9,884)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Adventist University than Lamar University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Adventist University students is 34.3% larger than aid received Lamar University ($13,959 vs. $10,397)
Lamar University vs. Southwestern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lamar University or Southwestern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwestern Adventist University or Lamar University .
- The average SAT score at Lamar University (974) is 70 points higher than at Southwestern Adventist University (904)
- Incoming Lamar University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (20)
- Accepted freshman Lamar University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (3.3)
- Lamar University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Southwestern Adventist University (53.6%)
Lamar University vs. Southwestern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lamar University or Southwestern Adventist 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 Southwestern Adventist University and Lamar University.
- The graduation rate at Southwestern Adventist University is higher than Lamar University (38% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Lamar University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Southwestern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $42,600)
- Lamar University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,000)
- Lamar University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($227 vs. $268)
- More Southwestern Adventist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lamar University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/