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SHSU TAMUK University of Houston-Downtown Texas State PVAMU UNT Tarleton UH TSU North Carolina Central University Texas Tech UT Arlington| Alcorn State University | Lamar University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alcorn State University | Lamar University | ||
| Location | Alcorn State, MS | Beaumont, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,933 | 16,803 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | #992 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alcorn.edu | lamar.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alcorn State University | Lamar University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,869 | $6,228 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,869 | $16,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,255 | $9,884 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,864 | $11,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,386 | $10,397 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Alcorn State University | Lamar University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,748 | 6,214 | ||
| Admitted | 2,020 | 5,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.9% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 28.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 903/1115 | 830/1030 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Alcorn State University | Lamar University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alcorn State University | Lamar University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $227 |
Diversity |
Alcorn State University | Lamar University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 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 | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Alcorn State University | Lamar University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Alcorn State 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lamar University is larger than than Alcorn State University based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 2,933 students)
Alcorn State University vs. Lamar University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alcorn State University or Lamar University?
- Alcorn State University is 26.3% more expensive to attend than Lamar University for in-state tuition ($7,869.00 vs. $6,228.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.6% higher at Lamar University than Alcorn State University ($16,020.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar University than Alcorn State University ($11,757 vs. $14,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lamar University are 3.8% lower than costs at Alcorn State University ($9,884 vs. $10,255)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alcorn State University than Lamar University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lamar University students is 0.1% larger than aid received Alcorn State University ($10,397 vs. $10,386)
Alcorn State University vs. Lamar University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alcorn State University or Lamar University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lamar University or Alcorn State University .
- The average SAT score at Lamar University (974) is 103 points higher than at Alcorn State University (871)
- Incoming Lamar University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Alcorn State University (18)
- Accepted freshman Lamar University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Alcorn State University (3.2)
- Lamar University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Alcorn State University (29.9%)
Alcorn State University vs. Lamar University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alcorn State 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 Alcorn State University.
- The graduation rate at Alcorn State University is higher than Lamar University (33% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Lamar University earn on average $11,900 more per year than Alcorn State University graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $33,600)
- Lamar University students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Alcorn State University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $28,250)
- Lamar University graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Alcorn State University graduates. ($227 vs. $292)
- More Lamar University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alcorn State University students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/