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Overview |
CSUDH | Lamar University | ||
| Location | Carson, CA | Beaumont, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,426 | 16,803 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #992 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csudh.edu | lamar.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSUDH | Lamar University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $6,228 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $16,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,035 | $9,884 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,068 | $11,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,819 | $10,397 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 95% |
Admission |
CSUDH | Lamar University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,165 | 6,214 | ||
| Admitted | 17,082 | 5,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 28.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 4, 2023 |
Academics |
CSUDH | Lamar University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSUDH | Lamar University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,962 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $227 |
Diversity |
CSUDH | Lamar University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 8% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 59% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
CSUDH | Lamar University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 2% | ||
Campus |
CSUDH | Lamar University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | 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
- Lamar University is larger than than CSUDH based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 16,426 students)
CSUDH vs. Lamar University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSUDH or Lamar University?
- Lamar University is 8.5% more expensive to attend than CSUDH for in-state tuition ($6,228.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at CSUDH than Lamar University ($17,622.00 vs. $16,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Dominguez Hills than Lamar University ($5,068 vs. $11,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lamar University are 62.2% lower than costs at California State University Dominguez Hills ($9,884 vs. $16,035)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lamar University than California State University Dominguez Hills (95% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lamar University students is 5.9% larger than aid received California State University Dominguez Hills ($10,397 vs. $9,819)
CSUDH vs. Lamar University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSUDH or Lamar University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lamar University or CSUDH .
- Accepted freshman Lamar University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at CSUDH (3.16)
- CSUDH has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Lamar University (83.7%)
CSUDH vs. Lamar University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSUDH 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 CSUDH.
- The graduation rate at Lamar University is higher than California State University Dominguez Hills (31% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from California State University Dominguez Hills earn on average $1,300 more per year than Lamar University graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $45,500)
- California State University Dominguez Hills students graduate with a $8,038 lower median federal student loan debt than Lamar University graduates. ($13,962 vs. $22,000)
- CSUDH graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Lamar University graduates. ($144 vs. $227)
- More CSUDH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lamar University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/