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SHSU TAMUK University of Houston-Downtown Texas State PVAMU UNT Tarleton UH TSU Texas Tech UT Arlington A&M Commerce| Tougaloo College | Lamar University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tougaloo College | Lamar University | ||
| Location | Tougaloo, MS | Beaumont, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 725 | 17,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #938 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tougaloo.edu | lamar.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tougaloo College | Lamar University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,904 | $6,228 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,904 | $16,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,544 | $10,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,158 | $10,999 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,175 | $10,544 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 88% |
Admission |
Tougaloo College | Lamar University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,976 | 7,246 | ||
| Admitted | 1,051 | 6,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.2% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 790/1090 | 910/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Tougaloo College | Lamar University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tougaloo College | Lamar University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,600 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,004 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $227 |
Diversity |
Tougaloo College | Lamar University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 99% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Tougaloo College | Lamar University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Tougaloo College | 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 Tougaloo College based on total student enrollment (17,473 students vs. 725 students)
Tougaloo College vs. Lamar University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tougaloo College or Lamar University?
- Tougaloo College is 75.1% more expensive to attend than Lamar University for in-state tuition ($10,904.00 vs. $6,228.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.9% higher at Lamar University than Tougaloo College ($16,020.00 vs. $10,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar University than Tougaloo College ($10,999 vs. $12,158)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tougaloo College are 36.2% lower than costs at Lamar University ($7,544 vs. $10,272)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Tougaloo College as Lamar University (88% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lamar University students is 3.6% larger than aid received Tougaloo College ($10,544 vs. $10,175)
Tougaloo College vs. Lamar University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tougaloo College or Lamar University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lamar University or Tougaloo College .
- The average SAT score at Lamar University (974) is 130 points higher than at Tougaloo College (844)
- Incoming Lamar University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Tougaloo College (18)
- Accepted freshman Lamar University students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Tougaloo College (2.8)
- Lamar University has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Tougaloo College (53.2%)
Tougaloo College vs. Lamar University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tougaloo 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 Tougaloo College.
- The graduation rate at Tougaloo College is higher than Lamar University (48% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Lamar University earn on average $15,900 more per year than Tougaloo College graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $29,600)
- Lamar University students graduate with a $13,004 lower median federal student loan debt than Tougaloo College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $35,004)
- Lamar University graduates are paying $134 less per month on federal student loans than Tougaloo College graduates. ($227 vs. $361)
- More Lamar University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tougaloo College students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/