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SHSU TAMUK University of Houston-Downtown Texas State PVAMU UNT Tarleton UH TSU Texas Tech UT Arlington A&M Commerce| Lamar University | Northwood University Texas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lamar University | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Location | Beaumont, TX | Cedar Hill, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 16,803 | 255 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #992 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lamar.edu | northwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lamar University | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,228 | $10,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,020 | $10,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,884 | $8,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,757 | $14,456 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,397 | $14,160 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
Lamar University | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,214 | 7 | ||
| Admitted | 5,203 | 6 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.5% | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
Lamar University | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lamar University | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $21,775 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $225 |
Diversity |
Lamar University | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 43% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 16% |
Students |
Lamar University | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | - | ||
Campus |
Lamar University | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lamar University is larger than than Northwood University-Texas based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 255 students)
Lamar University vs. Northwood University-Texas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lamar University or Northwood University-Texas?
- Northwood University Texas is 63.8% more expensive to attend than Lamar University for in-state tuition ($10,200.00 vs. $6,228.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.1% higher at Lamar University than Northwood University Texas ($16,020.00 vs. $10,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar University than Northwood University-Texas ($11,757 vs. $14,456)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwood University Texas are 12.5% lower than costs at Lamar University ($8,784 vs. $9,884)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwood University Texas than Lamar University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwood University Texas students is 36.2% larger than aid received Lamar University ($14,160 vs. $10,397)
Lamar University vs. Northwood University-Texas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lamar University or Northwood University-Texas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwood University-Texas or Lamar University .
- Northwood University-Texas has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Lamar University (83.7%)
Lamar University vs. Northwood University-Texas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lamar University or Northwood University-Texas? 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 Northwood University-Texas and Lamar University.
- The graduation rate at Northwood University-Texas is higher than Lamar University (38% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Texas earn on average $5,000 more per year than Lamar University graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $45,500)
- Northwood University Texas students graduate with a $225 lower median federal student loan debt than Lamar University graduates. ($21,775 vs. $22,000)
- Northwood University-Texas graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Lamar University graduates. ($225 vs. $227)
- More Northwood University-Texas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lamar University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/