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Western Illinois University SHSU ISU TAMUK University of Houston-Downtown Northern Illinois SIUE Texas State Southern Illinois University PVAMU UNT Northeastern Illinois University| Eastern Illinois University | Lamar University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
EIU | Lamar University | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Beaumont, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 16,803 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | #992 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | lamar.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Lamar University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $6,228 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $16,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $9,884 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $11,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $10,397 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
EIU | Lamar University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 6,214 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 5,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 28.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 830/1030 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
EIU | Lamar University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Lamar University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $227 |
Diversity |
EIU | Lamar University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
EIU | Lamar University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 2% | ||
Campus |
EIU | 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 EIU based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 8,857 students)
EIU vs. Lamar University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Lamar University?
- Eastern Illinois University is 55.9% more expensive to attend than Lamar University for in-state tuition ($9,709.00 vs. $6,228.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32% higher at Lamar University than Eastern Illinois University ($16,020.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar University than EIU ($11,757 vs. $13,380)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lamar University are 9.4% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($9,884 vs. $10,812)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Lamar University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 13.2% larger than aid received Lamar University ($11,773 vs. $10,397)
EIU vs. Lamar University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Lamar University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lamar University or EIU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Illinois University (1010) is 36 points higher than at Lamar University (974)
- Incoming EIU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lamar University (21)
- Accepted freshman Lamar University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at EIU (3.39)
- Lamar University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than EIU (68%)
EIU vs. Lamar University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU 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 EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Lamar University (59% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Lamar University earn on average $2,000 more per year than EIU graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $43,500)
- Lamar University students graduate with a $1,650 lower median federal student loan debt than EIU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,650)
- Lamar University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than EIU graduates. ($227 vs. $244)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lamar University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/