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Overview |
Southern University and A & M College | Lamar University | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Beaumont, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,341 | 17,473 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | #938 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | subr.edu | lamar.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern University and A & M College | Lamar University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,979 | $6,228 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,979 | $16,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,366 | $10,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,937 | $10,999 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,112 | $10,544 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 88% |
Admission |
Southern University and A & M College | Lamar University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,221 | 7,246 | ||
| Admitted | 6,095 | 6,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 798/1000 | 910/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Southern University and A & M College | Lamar University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern University and A & M College | Lamar University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,750 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $317 | $227 |
Diversity |
Southern University and A & M College | Lamar University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Southern University and A & M College | Lamar University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Southern University and A & M College | Lamar University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Southern University and A & M College based on total student enrollment (17,473 students vs. 7,341 students)
Southern University and A & M College vs. Lamar University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern University and A & M College or Lamar University?
- Lamar University is 25.1% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($6,228.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 221.8% higher at Lamar University than Southern University and A & M College ($16,020.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar University than Southern University and A & M College ($10,999 vs. $18,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University and A & M College are 9.7% lower than costs at Lamar University ($9,366 vs. $10,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lamar University than Southern University and A & M College (88% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lamar University students is 48.3% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($10,544 vs. $7,112)
Southern University and A & M College vs. Lamar University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern University and A & M College or Lamar University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lamar University or Southern University and A & M College .
- The average SAT score at Lamar University (974) is 63 points higher than at Southern University and A & M College (911)
- Incoming Lamar University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Southern University and A & M College (19)
- Accepted freshman Lamar University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Southern University and A & M College (3.1)
- Lamar University has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Southern University and A & M College (49.9%)
Southern University and A & M College vs. Lamar University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern University and A & M College 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 Southern University and A & M College.
- The graduation rate at Lamar University is higher than Southern University and A & M College (31% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Lamar University earn on average $7,500 more per year than Southern University and A & M College graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $38,000)
- Lamar University students graduate with a $8,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $30,750)
- Lamar University graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($227 vs. $317)
- More Lamar University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/