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SHSU Tarleton Texas A&M Texas State TAMUK University of Houston-Downtown UT Tyler UH UNT PVAMU Texas Tech MSU| Lamar University | Stephen F Austin State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lamar University | SFASU | ||
| Location | Beaumont, TX | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 16,803 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #992 | #894 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lamar.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lamar University | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,228 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,020 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,884 | $9,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,757 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,397 | $10,363 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 72% |
Admission |
Lamar University | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,214 | 9,944 | ||
| Admitted | 5,203 | 8,901 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.5% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.26 | ||
| 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) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Lamar University | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lamar University | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lamar University | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Lamar University | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Lamar University | SFASU | ||
| 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 SFASU based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 11,327 students)
Lamar University vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lamar University or SFASU?
- Stephen F Austin State University is 25.9% more expensive to attend than Lamar University for in-state tuition ($7,842.00 vs. $6,228.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.7% higher at SFASU than Lamar University ($18,858.00 vs. $16,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar University than SFASU ($11,757 vs. $13,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephen F Austin State University are 2.5% lower than costs at Lamar University ($9,642 vs. $9,884)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lamar University than Stephen F Austin State University (95% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lamar University students is 0.3% larger than aid received Stephen F Austin State University ($10,397 vs. $10,363)
Lamar University vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lamar University or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or Lamar University .
- The average SAT score at Stephen F Austin State University (1001) is 27 points higher than at Lamar University (974)
- Incoming SFASU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lamar University (21)
- Accepted freshman Lamar University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at SFASU (3.26)
- SFASU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Lamar University (83.7%)
Lamar University vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lamar University or SFASU? 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 SFASU and Lamar University.
- The graduation rate at SFASU is higher than Lamar University (44% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Lamar University earn on average $900 more per year than SFASU graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $44,600)
- Lamar University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SFASU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,000)
- Lamar University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than SFASU graduates. ($227 vs. $258)
- More SFASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lamar University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/