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Overview |
IU East | Lamar University | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Beaumont, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 16,803 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | #992 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | lamar.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Lamar University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $6,228 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $16,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $9,884 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $11,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $10,397 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 95% |
Admission |
IU East | Lamar University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 6,214 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 5,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 28.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 18, 2024 |
Academics |
IU East | Lamar University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Lamar University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $227 |
Diversity |
IU East | Lamar University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
IU East | Lamar University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 2% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Lamar University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | 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 IU East based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 3,039 students)
IU East vs. Lamar University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Lamar University?
- Indiana University East is 16.8% more expensive to attend than Lamar University for in-state tuition ($7,274.00 vs. $6,228.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.8% higher at IU East than Lamar University ($20,634.00 vs. $16,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Lamar University ($8,837 vs. $11,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 5% lower than costs at Lamar University ($9,412 vs. $9,884)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lamar University than Indiana University East (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lamar University students is 32% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($10,397 vs. $7,874)
IU East vs. Lamar University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or Lamar University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lamar University or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Lamar University (974) is 13 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming IU East students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Lamar University (21)
- Accepted freshman IU East students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Lamar University (3.4)
- Lamar University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than IU East (77.6%)
IU East vs. Lamar University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East 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 IU East.
- The graduation rate at Lamar University is higher than Indiana University East (31% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Lamar University earn on average $12,600 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lamar University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Lamar University graduates. ($211 vs. $227)
- More Lamar University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/