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Overview |
Lamar University | Parker University | ||
| Location | Beaumont, TX | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,803 | 2,063 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #992 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lamar.edu | parker.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lamar University | Parker University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,228 | $15,264 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,020 | $15,264 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,884 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,757 | $24,116 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,397 | $7,322 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 88% |
Admission |
Lamar University | Parker University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,214 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,203 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.5% | Open | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Lamar University | Parker University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lamar University | Parker University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $54,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $6,365 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $65 |
Diversity |
Lamar University | Parker University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Lamar University | Parker University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Lamar University | Parker University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lamar University is larger than than Parker University based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 2,063 students)
Lamar University vs. Parker University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lamar University or Parker University?
- Parker University is 145.1% more expensive to attend than Lamar University for in-state tuition ($15,264.00 vs. $6,228.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at Lamar University than Parker University ($16,020.00 vs. $15,264.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar University than Parker University ($11,757 vs. $24,116)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lamar University are 33.5% lower than costs at Parker University ($9,884 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lamar University than Parker University (95% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lamar University students is 42% larger than aid received Parker University ($10,397 vs. $7,322)
Which college is harder to get into, Lamar University or Parker University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parker University or Lamar University .
Lamar University vs. Parker University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lamar University or Parker 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 Parker University and Lamar University.
- Graduates from Parker University earn on average $9,400 more per year than Lamar University graduates after ten years. ($54,900 vs. $45,500)
- Parker University students graduate with a $15,635 lower median federal student loan debt than Lamar University graduates. ($6,365 vs. $22,000)
- Parker University graduates are paying $162 less per month on federal student loans than Lamar University graduates. ($65 vs. $227)
- More Parker University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lamar University students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/