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Overview |
Cameron University | PVAMU | ||
| Location | Lawton, OK | Prairie View, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,418 | 9,056 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #996 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cameron.edu | pvamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cameron University | PVAMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,025 | $7,387 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,445 | $22,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,280 | $9,605 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,674 | $12,875 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,907 | $14,071 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 97% |
Admission |
Cameron University | PVAMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,691 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,329 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Cameron University | PVAMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cameron University | PVAMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,800 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $28,955 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $299 |
Diversity |
Cameron University | PVAMU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 49% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Cameron University | PVAMU | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Cameron University | PVAMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Prairie View A & M University is larger than than Cameron University based on total student enrollment (9,056 students vs. 3,418 students)
Cameron University vs. PVAMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cameron University or PVAMU?
- Prairie View A & M University is 47% more expensive to attend than Cameron University for in-state tuition ($7,387.00 vs. $5,025.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.4% higher at PVAMU than Cameron University ($22,590.00 vs. $14,445.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cameron University than PVAMU ($9,674 vs. $12,875)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cameron University are 52.9% lower than costs at Prairie View A & M University ($6,280 vs. $9,605)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Prairie View A & M University than Cameron University (97% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Prairie View A & M University students is 78% larger than aid received Cameron University ($14,071 vs. $7,907)
Which college is harder to get into, Cameron University or PVAMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PVAMU or Cameron University .
- Accepted freshman Cameron University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at PVAMU (3.3)
Cameron University vs. PVAMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cameron University or PVAMU? 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 PVAMU and Cameron University.
- The graduation rate at PVAMU is higher than Cameron University (34% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Prairie View A & M University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Cameron University graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $36,800)
- Cameron University students graduate with a $10,205 lower median federal student loan debt than PVAMU graduates. ($18,750 vs. $28,955)
- Cameron University graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than PVAMU graduates. ($193 vs. $299)
- More Cameron University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PVAMU students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/