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SHSU TAMUK University of Houston-Downtown Texas State Texas Tech DBU PVAMU UNT Tarleton UH TSU Texas A&M| Abilene Christian University | Lamar University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Abilene Christian University | Lamar University | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Beaumont, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,079 | 16,803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #416 | #992 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | acu.edu | lamar.edu | ||
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Costs |
Abilene Christian University | Lamar University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,300 | $6,228 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,300 | $16,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,500 | $9,884 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,978 | $11,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,280 | $10,397 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Abilene Christian University | Lamar University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,226 | 6,214 | ||
| Admitted | 7,386 | 5,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.8% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 28.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 830/1030 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Abilene Christian University | Lamar University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Abilene Christian University | Lamar University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,325 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $227 |
Diversity |
Abilene Christian University | Lamar University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Abilene Christian University | Lamar University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Abilene Christian 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 Abilene Christian University based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 5,079 students)
Abilene Christian University vs. Lamar University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Abilene Christian University or Lamar University?
- Abilene Christian University is 547.1% more expensive to attend than Lamar University for in-state tuition ($40,300.00 vs. $6,228.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.6% higher at Abilene Christian University than Lamar University ($40,300.00 vs. $16,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar University than Abilene Christian University ($11,757 vs. $28,978)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lamar University are 16.3% lower than costs at Abilene Christian University ($9,884 vs. $11,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Abilene Christian University than Lamar University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Abilene Christian University students is 152.8% larger than aid received Lamar University ($26,280 vs. $10,397)
Abilene Christian University vs. Lamar University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Abilene Christian University or Lamar University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lamar University or Abilene Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Abilene Christian University (1092) is 118 points higher than at Lamar University (974)
- Incoming Abilene Christian University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lamar University (21)
- Accepted freshman Abilene Christian University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Lamar University (3.4)
- Lamar University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Abilene Christian University (65.8%)
Abilene Christian University vs. Lamar University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Abilene Christian 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 Abilene Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Abilene Christian University is higher than Lamar University (60% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Abilene Christian University earn on average $500 more per year than Lamar University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $45,500)
- Lamar University students graduate with a $3,325 lower median federal student loan debt than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,325)
- Lamar University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($227 vs. $261)
- More Abilene Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lamar University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/