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SHSU TAMUK University of Houston-Downtown Texas State PVAMU UNT Tarleton UH TSU Texas Tech UT Arlington A&M Commerce| Southeastern Louisiana University | Lamar University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southeastern | Lamar University | ||
| Location | Hammond, LA | Beaumont, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 16,803 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | #992 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | selu.edu | lamar.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern | Lamar University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,777 | $6,228 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,255 | $16,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,430 | $9,884 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,291 | $11,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,785 | $10,397 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 95% |
Admission |
Southeastern | Lamar University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,887 | 6,214 | ||
| Admitted | 4,837 | 5,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.9% | 28.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southeastern | Lamar University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern | Lamar University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,272 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $227 |
Diversity |
Southeastern | Lamar University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Southeastern | Lamar University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern | 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
- Lamar University is larger than than Southeastern based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 13,465 students)
Southeastern vs. Lamar University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern or Lamar University?
- Lamar University is 7.8% more expensive to attend than Southeastern for in-state tuition ($6,228.00 vs. $5,777.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14% higher at Southeastern than Lamar University ($18,255.00 vs. $16,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar University than Southeastern ($11,757 vs. $12,291)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Louisiana University are 4.8% lower than costs at Lamar University ($9,430 vs. $9,884)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeastern Louisiana University than Lamar University (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern Louisiana University students is 3.7% larger than aid received Lamar University ($10,785 vs. $10,397)
Southeastern vs. Lamar University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern or Lamar University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lamar University or Southeastern .
- The average SAT score at Southeastern Louisiana University (1030) is 56 points higher than at Lamar University (974)
- Incoming Southeastern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lamar University (21)
- Accepted freshman Lamar University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Southeastern (3.39)
- Southeastern has a higher acceptance rate (99%) than Lamar University (83.7%)
Southeastern vs. Lamar University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern 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 Southeastern.
- The graduation rate at Southeastern is higher than Lamar University (33% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Lamar University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Southeastern graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $41,100)
- Southeastern Louisiana University students graduate with a $728 lower median federal student loan debt than Lamar University graduates. ($21,272 vs. $22,000)
- Southeastern graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Lamar University graduates. ($219 vs. $227)
- More Southeastern 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/