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SHSU Auburn TAMUK University of Houston-Downtown TROY Texas State PVAMU UNT Tarleton UH TSU Alabama Southern Community College| Auburn University at Montgomery | Lamar University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AUM | Lamar University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Beaumont, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 16,803 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | #992 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | lamar.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | Lamar University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $6,228 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $16,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $9,884 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $11,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $10,397 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
AUM | Lamar University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 6,214 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 5,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 28.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 830/1030 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
AUM | Lamar University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | Lamar University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $227 |
Diversity |
AUM | Lamar University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
AUM | Lamar University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
AUM | 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 AUM based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 5,109 students)
AUM vs. Lamar University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or Lamar University?
- Auburn University at Montgomery is 32.2% more expensive to attend than Lamar University for in-state tuition ($8,232.00 vs. $6,228.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.4% higher at AUM than Lamar University ($18,480.00 vs. $16,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar University than AUM ($11,757 vs. $13,163)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 34.1% lower than costs at Lamar University ($7,368 vs. $9,884)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery than Lamar University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lamar University students is 49.9% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($10,397 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. Lamar University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or Lamar University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lamar University or AUM .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University at Montgomery (990) is 16 points higher than at Lamar University (974)
- Incoming AUM students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Lamar University (21)
- Accepted freshman AUM students have at the same average high school GPA (3.4) as students at Lamar University (3.4)
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Lamar University (83.7%)
AUM vs. Lamar University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM 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 AUM.
- The graduation rate at AUM is higher than Lamar University (33% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Lamar University earn on average $7,600 more per year than AUM graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $37,900)
- Lamar University students graduate with a $192 lower median federal student loan debt than AUM graduates. ($22,000 vs. $22,192)
- Lamar University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than AUM graduates. ($227 vs. $229)
- More Lamar University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUM students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/