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Overview |
Lamar University | Southwestern Assemblies of God University | ||
| Location | Beaumont, TX | Waxahachie, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,803 | 1,794 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #992 | #998 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lamar.edu | sagu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lamar University | Southwestern Assemblies of God University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,228 | $16,822 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,020 | $16,822 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,884 | $8,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,757 | $19,217 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,397 | $12,672 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 96% |
Admission |
Lamar University | Southwestern Assemblies of God University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,214 | 627 | ||
| Admitted | 5,203 | 537 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.5% | 55.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | 926/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Lamar University | Southwestern Assemblies of God University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lamar University | Southwestern Assemblies of God University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $36,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $271 |
Diversity |
Lamar University | Southwestern Assemblies of God University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Lamar University | Southwestern Assemblies of God University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Lamar University | Southwestern Assemblies of God University | ||
| 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 Southwestern Assemblies of God University based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 1,794 students)
Lamar University vs. Southwestern Assemblies of God University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lamar University or Southwestern Assemblies of God University?
- Southwestern Assemblies of God University is 170.1% more expensive to attend than Lamar University for in-state tuition ($16,822.00 vs. $6,228.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at Southwestern Assemblies of God University than Lamar University ($16,822.00 vs. $16,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar University than Southwestern Assemblies of God University ($11,757 vs. $19,217)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Assemblies of God University are 21.3% lower than costs at Lamar University ($8,150 vs. $9,884)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Assemblies of God University than Lamar University (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Assemblies of God University students is 21.9% larger than aid received Lamar University ($12,672 vs. $10,397)
Lamar University vs. Southwestern Assemblies of God University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lamar University or Southwestern Assemblies of God University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwestern Assemblies of God University or Lamar University .
- The average SAT score at Lamar University (974) is 25 points higher than at Southwestern Assemblies of God University (949)
- Incoming Lamar University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Southwestern Assemblies of God University (21)
- Accepted freshman Lamar University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Southwestern Assemblies of God University (3.19)
- Southwestern Assemblies of God University has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Lamar University (83.7%)
Lamar University vs. Southwestern Assemblies of God University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lamar University or Southwestern Assemblies of God 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 Southwestern Assemblies of God University and Lamar University.
- The graduation rate at Southwestern Assemblies of God University is higher than Lamar University (37% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Lamar University earn on average $8,600 more per year than Southwestern Assemblies of God University graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $36,900)
- Lamar University students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwestern Assemblies of God University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,250)
- Lamar University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Southwestern Assemblies of God University graduates. ($227 vs. $271)
- More Southwestern Assemblies of God University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lamar University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/