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Overview |
UAM | Lamar University | ||
| Location | Monticello, AR | Beaumont, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,739 | 17,473 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #938 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uamont.edu | lamar.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAM | Lamar University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,400 | $6,228 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,250 | $16,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,820 | $10,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,575 | $10,999 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,974 | $10,544 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 88% |
Admission |
UAM | Lamar University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,246 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.71 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
UAM | Lamar University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAM | Lamar University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $227 |
Diversity |
UAM | Lamar University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
UAM | Lamar University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 2% | ||
Campus |
UAM | 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 UAM based on total student enrollment (17,473 students vs. 2,739 students)
UAM vs. Lamar University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAM or Lamar University?
- Lamar University is 15.3% more expensive to attend than UAM for in-state tuition ($6,228.00 vs. $5,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.4% higher at Lamar University than University of Arkansas at Monticello ($16,020.00 vs. $11,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar University than UAM ($10,999 vs. $13,575)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Monticello are 31.4% lower than costs at Lamar University ($7,820 vs. $10,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lamar University than University of Arkansas at Monticello (88% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lamar University students is 51.2% larger than aid received University of Arkansas at Monticello ($10,544 vs. $6,974)
Which college is harder to get into, UAM or Lamar University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lamar University or UAM .
- Accepted freshman Lamar University students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at UAM (2.71)
UAM vs. Lamar University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAM 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 UAM.
- The graduation rate at Lamar University is higher than University of Arkansas at Monticello (31% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Lamar University earn on average $11,700 more per year than UAM graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $33,800)
- University of Arkansas at Monticello students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lamar University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,000)
- UAM graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Lamar University graduates. ($155 vs. $227)
- More Lamar University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAM students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/