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Overview |
Lamar University | Wiley College | ||
| Location | Beaumont, TX | Marshall, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,803 | 698 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #992 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lamar.edu | wileyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lamar University | Wiley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,228 | $12,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,020 | $12,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,884 | $5,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,757 | $11,246 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,397 | $9,054 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 93% |
Admission |
Lamar University | Wiley College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,214 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,203 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Lamar University | Wiley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lamar University | Wiley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 18% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $29,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $30,046 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $310 |
Diversity |
Lamar University | Wiley College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 48% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 83% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Lamar University | Wiley College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Lamar University | Wiley College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lamar University is larger than than Wiley College based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 698 students)
Lamar University vs. Wiley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lamar University or Wiley College?
- Wiley College is 100.7% more expensive to attend than Lamar University for in-state tuition ($12,500.00 vs. $6,228.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.2% higher at Lamar University than Wiley College ($16,020.00 vs. $12,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wiley College than Lamar University ($11,246 vs. $11,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wiley College are 97.7% lower than costs at Lamar University ($5,000 vs. $9,884)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lamar University than Wiley College (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lamar University students is 14.8% larger than aid received Wiley College ($10,397 vs. $9,054)
Which college is harder to get into, Lamar University or Wiley College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wiley College or Lamar University .
- Accepted freshman Lamar University students have a 0.87 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Wiley College (2.53)
Lamar University vs. Wiley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lamar University or Wiley College? 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 Wiley College and Lamar University.
- The graduation rate at Lamar University is higher than Wiley College (31% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from Lamar University earn on average $16,400 more per year than Wiley College graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $29,100)
- Lamar University students graduate with a $8,046 lower median federal student loan debt than Wiley College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $30,046)
- Lamar University graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Wiley College graduates. ($227 vs. $310)
- More Lamar University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wiley College students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/