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Overview |
EOU | Lamar University | ||
| Location | La Grande, OR | Beaumont, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,674 | 16,803 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #992 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eou.edu | lamar.edu | ||
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Costs |
EOU | Lamar University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,145 | $6,228 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,330 | $16,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $9,884 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,234 | $11,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,718 | $10,397 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
EOU | Lamar University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,015 | 6,214 | ||
| Admitted | 1,000 | 5,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.5% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 28.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 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 | Sep 10, 2023 |
Academics |
EOU | Lamar University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EOU | Lamar University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,839 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $227 |
Diversity |
EOU | Lamar University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
EOU | Lamar University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 2% | ||
Campus |
EOU | 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 EOU based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 2,674 students)
EOU vs. Lamar University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EOU or Lamar University?
- Eastern Oregon University is 30.8% more expensive to attend than Lamar University for in-state tuition ($8,145.00 vs. $6,228.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.1% higher at EOU than Lamar University ($21,330.00 vs. $16,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar University than EOU ($11,757 vs. $15,234)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lamar University are 9% lower than costs at Eastern Oregon University ($9,884 vs. $10,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Oregon University than Lamar University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lamar University students is 34.7% larger than aid received Eastern Oregon University ($10,397 vs. $7,718)
EOU vs. Lamar University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EOU or Lamar University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lamar University or EOU .
- The average SAT score at Lamar University (974) is 23 points higher than at EOU (951)
- Incoming EOU students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Lamar University (21)
- Accepted freshman EOU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Lamar University (3.4)
- EOU has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than Lamar University (83.7%)
EOU vs. Lamar University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EOU 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 EOU.
- The graduation rate at EOU is higher than Lamar University (32% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Lamar University earn on average $3,300 more per year than EOU graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $42,200)
- Lamar University students graduate with a $839 lower median federal student loan debt than EOU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $22,839)
- Lamar University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than EOU graduates. ($227 vs. $236)
- More EOU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lamar University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/