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SHSU Indiana State TAMUK University of Houston-Downtown Texas State PVAMU UNT Tarleton UH TSU Texas Tech UT Arlington| Indiana University South Bend | Lamar University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU South Bend | Lamar University | ||
| Location | South Bend, IN | Beaumont, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,326 | 16,803 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #917 | #992 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iusb.edu | lamar.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU South Bend | Lamar University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $6,228 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $16,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,190 | $9,884 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,785 | $11,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,821 | $10,397 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 95% |
Admission |
IU South Bend | Lamar University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,348 | 6,214 | ||
| Admitted | 2,040 | 5,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 28.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/22 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 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 |
IU South Bend | Lamar University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU South Bend | Lamar University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,530 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $227 |
Diversity |
IU South Bend | Lamar University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
IU South Bend | Lamar University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 2% | ||
Campus |
IU South Bend | Lamar University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | 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 South Bend based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 4,326 students)
IU South Bend vs. Lamar University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU South Bend or Lamar University?
- Indiana University South Bend 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 South Bend 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 South Bend than Lamar University ($8,785 vs. $11,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 7.6% lower than costs at Lamar University ($9,190 vs. $9,884)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University South Bend as Lamar University (95% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lamar University students is 32.9% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($10,397 vs. $7,821)
IU South Bend vs. Lamar University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU South Bend or Lamar University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lamar University or IU South Bend .
- The average SAT score at Lamar University (974) is 19 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming IU South Bend students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Lamar University (21)
- Accepted freshman Lamar University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- IU South Bend has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than Lamar University (83.7%)
IU South Bend vs. Lamar University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU South Bend 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 South Bend.
- The graduation rate at Lamar University is higher than Indiana University South Bend (31% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Lamar University earn on average $8,400 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $37,100)
- Lamar University students graduate with a $2,530 lower median federal student loan debt than IU South Bend graduates. ($22,000 vs. $24,530)
- Lamar University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than IU South Bend graduates. ($227 vs. $253)
- More IU South Bend graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lamar University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/