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SHSU TAMUK University of Houston-Downtown Texas State PVAMU UNT Tarleton UH TSU Texas Tech UT Arlington A&M Commerce| Philander Smith College | Lamar University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PSC | Lamar University | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Beaumont, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 769 | 16,803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #992 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | philander.edu | lamar.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | Lamar University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,804 | $6,228 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,804 | $16,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $9,884 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,634 | $11,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,317 | $10,397 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 95% |
Admission |
PSC | Lamar University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,214 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 28.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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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 |
PSC | Lamar University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | Lamar University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,800 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $227 |
Diversity |
PSC | Lamar University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
PSC | Lamar University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 2% | ||
Campus |
PSC | Lamar University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 PSC based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 769 students)
PSC vs. Lamar University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or Lamar University?
- Philander Smith College is 89.5% more expensive to attend than Lamar University for in-state tuition ($11,804.00 vs. $6,228.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.7% higher at Lamar University than Philander Smith College ($16,020.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar University than PSC ($11,757 vs. $15,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Philander Smith College are 19.8% lower than costs at Lamar University ($8,250 vs. $9,884)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lamar University than Philander Smith College (95% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lamar University students is 0.8% larger than aid received Philander Smith College ($10,397 vs. $10,317)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC or Lamar University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lamar University or PSC .
- Accepted freshman Lamar University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at PSC (3.04)
PSC vs. Lamar University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC 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 PSC.
- The graduation rate at PSC is the same as at Lamar University (31% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Lamar University earn on average $18,700 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $26,800)
- Lamar University students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PSC graduates. ($22,000 vs. $31,000)
- Lamar University graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than PSC graduates. ($227 vs. $320)
- More Lamar University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/