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Overview |
Southeastern Oklahoma State University | Lamar University | ||
| Location | Durant, OK | Beaumont, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,479 | 16,803 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #944 | #992 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | se.edu | lamar.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern Oklahoma State University | Lamar University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,450 | $6,228 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,360 | $16,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,250 | $9,884 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,004 | $11,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,181 | $10,397 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 95% |
Admission |
Southeastern Oklahoma State University | Lamar University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 915 | 6,214 | ||
| Admitted | 679 | 5,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 60.1% | 28.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1120 | 830/1030 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Southeastern Oklahoma State University | Lamar University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern Oklahoma State University | Lamar University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,506 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $227 |
Diversity |
Southeastern Oklahoma State University | Lamar University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 28% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Southeastern Oklahoma State University | Lamar University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern Oklahoma State University | 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 Oklahoma State University based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 5,479 students)
Southeastern Oklahoma State University vs. Lamar University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern Oklahoma State University or Lamar University?
- Southeastern Oklahoma State University is 3.6% more expensive to attend than Lamar University for in-state tuition ($6,450.00 vs. $6,228.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at Lamar University than Southeastern Oklahoma State University ($16,020.00 vs. $15,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Oklahoma State University than Lamar University ($10,004 vs. $11,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Oklahoma State University are 36.3% lower than costs at Lamar University ($7,250 vs. $9,884)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Southeastern Oklahoma State University as Lamar University (95% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lamar University students is 44.8% larger than aid received Southeastern Oklahoma State University ($10,397 vs. $7,181)
Southeastern Oklahoma State University vs. Lamar University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern Oklahoma State University or Lamar University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lamar University or Southeastern Oklahoma State University .
- The average SAT score at Lamar University (974) is 4 points higher than at Southeastern Oklahoma State University (970)
- Incoming Southeastern Oklahoma State University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Lamar University (21)
- Accepted freshman Southeastern Oklahoma State University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Lamar University (3.4)
- Lamar University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Southeastern Oklahoma State University (74.2%)
Southeastern Oklahoma State University vs. Lamar University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern Oklahoma State University 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 Oklahoma State University.
- The graduation rate at Lamar University is higher than Southeastern Oklahoma State University (31% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Lamar University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Southeastern Oklahoma State University graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $39,100)
- Southeastern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $6,494 lower median federal student loan debt than Lamar University graduates. ($15,506 vs. $22,000)
- Southeastern Oklahoma State University graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Lamar University graduates. ($160 vs. $227)
- More Southeastern Oklahoma State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lamar University students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/