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MDC SHSU Palm Beach State College TAMUK University of Houston-Downtown Texas State PVAMU UNT Valencia College Tarleton UH TSU| Broward College | Lamar University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | Lamar University | ||
| Location | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Beaumont, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,057 | 16,803 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #992 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | broward.edu | lamar.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Lamar University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,968 | $6,228 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,402 | $16,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,500 | $9,884 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,252 | $11,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,131 | $10,397 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
BC | 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 | - | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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 |
BC | Lamar University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 29:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Lamar University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $62 | $227 |
Diversity |
BC | Lamar University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
BC | Lamar University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
BC | Lamar University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Broward College is larger than than Lamar University based on total student enrollment (30,057 students vs. 16,803 students)
BC vs. Lamar University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Lamar University?
- Lamar University is 216.5% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($6,228.00 vs. $1,968.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.4% higher at Lamar University than Broward College ($16,020.00 vs. $7,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar University than BC ($11,757 vs. $15,252)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lamar University are 97.3% lower than costs at Broward College ($9,884 vs. $19,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Broward College than Lamar University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lamar University students is 69.6% larger than aid received Broward College ($10,397 vs. $6,131)
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Lamar University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lamar University or BC .
BC vs. Lamar University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC 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 BC.
- Graduates from Lamar University earn on average $8,100 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $37,400)
- Broward College students graduate with a $16,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lamar University graduates. ($6,000 vs. $22,000)
- BC graduates are paying $165 less per month on federal student loans than Lamar University graduates. ($62 vs. $227)
- More Lamar University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/