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GCU SHSU ASU U of A TAMUK University of Houston-Downtown Texas State PVAMU UNT Tarleton UH Colorado State| Northern Arizona University | Lamar University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NAU | Lamar University | ||
| Location | Flagstaff, AZ | Beaumont, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,086 | 16,803 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #992 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nau.edu | lamar.edu | ||
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Costs |
NAU | Lamar University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,024 | $6,228 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,286 | $16,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,728 | $9,884 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,115 | $11,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,865 | $10,397 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
NAU | Lamar University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 44,855 | 6,214 | ||
| Admitted | 35,881 | 5,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 28.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NAU | Lamar University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NAU | Lamar University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $227 |
Diversity |
NAU | Lamar University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
NAU | Lamar University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 2% | ||
Campus |
NAU | Lamar University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Arizona University is larger than than Lamar University based on total student enrollment (28,086 students vs. 16,803 students)
NAU vs. Lamar University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NAU or Lamar University?
- Northern Arizona University is 77% more expensive to attend than Lamar University for in-state tuition ($11,024.00 vs. $6,228.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.1% higher at NAU than Lamar University ($26,286.00 vs. $16,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar University than NAU ($11,757 vs. $17,115)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lamar University are 18.7% lower than costs at Northern Arizona University ($9,884 vs. $11,728)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Arizona University than Lamar University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Arizona University students is 14.1% larger than aid received Lamar University ($11,865 vs. $10,397)
NAU vs. Lamar University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NAU or Lamar University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lamar University or NAU .
- Accepted freshman NAU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Lamar University (3.4)
- Lamar University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than NAU (80%)
NAU vs. Lamar University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NAU or Lamar 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 Lamar University and NAU.
- The graduation rate at NAU is higher than Lamar University (52% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Lamar University earn on average $1,600 more per year than NAU graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $43,900)
- Northern Arizona University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lamar University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,000)
- NAU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Lamar University graduates. ($206 vs. $227)
- More NAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lamar University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/