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Overview |
Lamar University | EWU | ||
| Location | Beaumont, TX | Cheney, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 16,803 | 10,910 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #992 | #858 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lamar.edu | ewu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lamar University | EWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,228 | $7,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,020 | $25,494 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,884 | $13,739 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,757 | $12,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,397 | $9,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 92% |
Admission |
Lamar University | EWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,214 | 4,666 | ||
| Admitted | 5,203 | 4,485 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 96.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.5% | 30.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | 880/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 10, 2023 |
Academics |
Lamar University | EWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lamar University | EWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $20,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $215 |
Diversity |
Lamar University | EWU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Lamar University | EWU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Lamar University | EWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lamar University is larger than than EWU based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 10,910 students)
Lamar University vs. EWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lamar University or EWU?
- Eastern Washington University is 14.1% more expensive to attend than Lamar University for in-state tuition ($7,104.00 vs. $6,228.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.1% higher at EWU than Lamar University ($25,494.00 vs. $16,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar University than EWU ($11,757 vs. $12,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lamar University are 39% lower than costs at Eastern Washington University ($9,884 vs. $13,739)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lamar University than Eastern Washington University (95% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lamar University students is 13% larger than aid received Eastern Washington University ($10,397 vs. $9,200)
Lamar University vs. EWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lamar University or EWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EWU or Lamar University .
- The average SAT score at Lamar University (974) is 4 points higher than at EWU (970)
- Incoming Lamar University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at EWU (21)
- Accepted freshman Lamar University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at EWU (3.29)
- EWU has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than Lamar University (83.7%)
Lamar University vs. EWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lamar University or EWU? 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 EWU and Lamar University.
- The graduation rate at EWU is higher than Lamar University (46% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Lamar University earn on average $200 more per year than EWU graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $45,300)
- Eastern Washington University students graduate with a $1,182 lower median federal student loan debt than Lamar University graduates. ($20,818 vs. $22,000)
- EWU graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Lamar University graduates. ($215 vs. $227)
- More EWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lamar University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/