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SHSU IU South Bend TAMUK University of Houston-Downtown Texas State IU BSU PVAMU IUPUI UNT EIU Tarleton| Indiana State University | Lamar University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana State | Lamar University | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Beaumont, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 16,803 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #992 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | lamar.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | Lamar University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $6,228 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $16,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $9,884 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $11,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $10,397 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 95% |
Admission |
Indiana State | Lamar University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 6,214 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 5,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 28.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Indiana State | Lamar University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | Lamar University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $227 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | Lamar University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Indiana State | Lamar University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | Lamar University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lamar University is larger than than Indiana State based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 8,658 students)
Indiana State vs. Lamar University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or Lamar University?
- Indiana State University is 51.8% more expensive to attend than Lamar University for in-state tuition ($9,452.00 vs. $6,228.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.3% higher at Indiana State than Lamar University ($20,880.00 vs. $16,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar University than Indiana State ($11,757 vs. $12,688)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lamar University are 14.8% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($9,884 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana State University than Lamar University (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana State University students is 3.9% larger than aid received Lamar University ($10,802 vs. $10,397)
Indiana State vs. Lamar University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or Lamar University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lamar University or Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at Lamar University (974) is 64 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming Lamar University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman Lamar University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Indiana State (3.29)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Lamar University (83.7%)
Indiana State vs. Lamar University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State 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 Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Indiana State is higher than Lamar University (42% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Lamar University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Indiana State graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $40,400)
- Lamar University students graduate with a $1,720 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana State graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,720)
- Lamar University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana State graduates. ($227 vs. $245)
- More Indiana State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lamar University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/