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SHSU TAMUK University of Houston-Downtown Texas State PVAMU UNT Tarleton UH TSU Texas Tech UT Arlington A&M Commerce| Vincennes University | Lamar University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Vincennes University | Lamar University | ||
| Location | Vincennes, IN | Beaumont, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,773 | 16,803 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #992 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vinu.edu | lamar.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vincennes University | Lamar University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,116 | $6,228 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,201 | $16,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,232 | $9,884 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,637 | $11,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,186 | $10,397 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 95% |
Admission |
Vincennes University | Lamar University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,214 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 28.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.98 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Vincennes University | Lamar University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vincennes University | Lamar University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,884 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $143 | $227 |
Diversity |
Vincennes University | Lamar University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Vincennes University | Lamar University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Vincennes University | Lamar University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | 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 Vincennes University based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 16,773 students)
Vincennes University vs. Lamar University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vincennes University or Lamar University?
- Lamar University is 1.8% more expensive to attend than Vincennes University for in-state tuition ($6,228.00 vs. $6,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.4% higher at Lamar University than Vincennes University ($16,020.00 vs. $15,201.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vincennes University than Lamar University ($9,637 vs. $11,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lamar University are 13.6% lower than costs at Vincennes University ($9,884 vs. $11,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lamar University than Vincennes University (95% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vincennes University students is 7.6% larger than aid received Lamar University ($11,186 vs. $10,397)
Which college is harder to get into, Vincennes University or Lamar University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lamar University or Vincennes University .
- Accepted freshman Lamar University students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Vincennes University (2.98)
Vincennes University vs. Lamar University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vincennes 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 Vincennes University.
- Graduates from Lamar University earn on average $10,700 more per year than Vincennes University graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $34,800)
- Vincennes University students graduate with a $8,116 lower median federal student loan debt than Lamar University graduates. ($13,884 vs. $22,000)
- Vincennes University graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Lamar University graduates. ($143 vs. $227)
- More Lamar University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vincennes University students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/