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SHSU TAMUK University of Houston-Downtown Texas State KSU PVAMU UNT Tarleton UH USC Aiken Georgia State VSU| Augusta State University | Lamar University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ASU | Lamar University | ||
| Location | Augusta, Georgia | Beaumont, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,803 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #992 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aug.edu | lamar.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | Lamar University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,512 | $6,228 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,416 | $16,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,250 | $9,884 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $11,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $10,397 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 95% |
Admission |
ASU | Lamar University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,369 | 6,214 | ||
| Admitted | 1,296 | 5,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.7% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 63.5% | 28.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/22 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 830/1030 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
ASU | Lamar University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | Lamar University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $227 |
Diversity |
ASU | Lamar University | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 34% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
ASU | Lamar University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 2% | ||
Campus |
ASU | Lamar University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lamar University is larger than than ASU based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 0 students)
ASU vs. Lamar University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or Lamar University?
- Lamar University is 38% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($6,228.00 vs. $4,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at ASU than Lamar University ($16,416.00 vs. $16,020.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lamar University are 3.7% lower than costs at Augusta State University ($9,884 vs. $10,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lamar University than Augusta State University (95% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lamar University students is ?% larger than aid received Augusta State University ($10,397 vs. $0)
ASU vs. Lamar University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or Lamar University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lamar University or ASU .
- Lamar University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than ASU (54.7%)
ASU vs. Lamar University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU 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 ASU.
- The graduation rate at Lamar University is higher than Augusta State University (31% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/