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SHSU TAMUK University of Houston-Downtown Texas State HSU PVAMU UNT Texas A&M Tarleton UH TSU HBU| Lamar University | University of Mary Hardin Baylor | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lamar University | UMHB | ||
| Location | Beaumont, TX | Belton, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,803 | 3,575 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #992 | #746 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lamar.edu | umhb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lamar University | UMHB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,228 | $29,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,020 | $29,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,884 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,757 | $31,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,397 | $15,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Lamar University | UMHB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,214 | 13,001 | ||
| Admitted | 5,203 | 12,438 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.5% | 6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | 970/1200 | ||
| 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 | UMHB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lamar University | UMHB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $276 |
Diversity |
Lamar University | UMHB | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Lamar University | UMHB | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Lamar University | UMHB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 UMHB based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 3,575 students)
Lamar University vs. UMHB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lamar University or UMHB?
- University of Mary Hardin Baylor is 372.1% more expensive to attend than Lamar University for in-state tuition ($29,400.00 vs. $6,228.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.5% higher at UMHB than Lamar University ($29,400.00 vs. $16,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar University than UMHB ($11,757 vs. $31,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lamar University are 0.2% lower than costs at University of Mary Hardin Baylor ($9,884 vs. $9,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Hardin Baylor than Lamar University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mary Hardin Baylor students is 49.8% larger than aid received Lamar University ($15,574 vs. $10,397)
Lamar University vs. UMHB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lamar University or UMHB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMHB or Lamar University .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Hardin Baylor (1047) is 73 points higher than at Lamar University (974)
- Incoming UMHB students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lamar University (21)
- Accepted freshman UMHB students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Lamar University (3.4)
- UMHB has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Lamar University (83.7%)
Lamar University vs. UMHB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lamar University or UMHB? 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 UMHB and Lamar University.
- The graduation rate at UMHB is higher than Lamar University (46% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Lamar University earn on average $300 more per year than UMHB graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $45,200)
- Lamar University students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than UMHB graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,750)
- Lamar University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than UMHB graduates. ($227 vs. $276)
- More UMHB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lamar University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/