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Overview |
Lamar University | Castleton State College | ||
| Location | Beaumont, TX | Castleton, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,803 | 2,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #992 | #783 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lamar.edu | castleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lamar University | Castleton State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,228 | $11,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,020 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,884 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,757 | $16,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,397 | $13,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Lamar University | Castleton State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,214 | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | 5,203 | 2,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.5% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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 |
Lamar University | Castleton State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lamar University | Castleton State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lamar University | Castleton State College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Lamar University | Castleton State College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Lamar University | Castleton State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lamar University is larger than than Castleton State College based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 2,363 students)
Lamar University vs. Castleton State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lamar University or Castleton State College?
- Castleton State College is 90% more expensive to attend than Lamar University for in-state tuition ($11,832.00 vs. $6,228.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.8% higher at Castleton State College than Lamar University ($28,800.00 vs. $16,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar University than Castleton State College ($11,757 vs. $16,791)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lamar University are 25.5% lower than costs at Castleton State College ($9,884 vs. $12,404)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Castleton State College than Lamar University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Castleton State College students is 25.1% larger than aid received Lamar University ($13,007 vs. $10,397)
Lamar University vs. Castleton State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lamar University or Castleton State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Castleton State College or Lamar University .
- The average SAT score at Lamar University (974) is 15 points higher than at Castleton State College (959)
- Incoming Lamar University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Castleton State College (21)
- Accepted freshman Lamar University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Castleton State College (3.17)
- Lamar University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Castleton State College (80.5%)
Lamar University vs. Castleton State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lamar University or Castleton State College? 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 Castleton State College and Lamar University.
- The graduation rate at Castleton State College is higher than Lamar University (47% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Lamar University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Castleton State College graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $37,600)
- Lamar University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Castleton State College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,000)
- Lamar University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Castleton State College graduates. ($227 vs. $258)
- More Castleton State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lamar University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/