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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 | Sul Ross State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lamar University | Sul Ross State University | ||
| Location | Beaumont, TX | Alpine, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,803 | 1,987 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #992 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lamar.edu | sulross.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lamar University | Sul Ross State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,228 | $5,419 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,020 | $15,211 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,884 | $9,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,757 | $13,130 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,397 | $9,096 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 84% |
Admission |
Lamar University | Sul Ross State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,214 | 717 | ||
| Admitted | 5,203 | 696 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 97.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.5% | 35.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | 850/1080 | ||
| 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 | Sul Ross State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lamar University | Sul Ross State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | N/A |
Diversity |
Lamar University | Sul Ross State University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 66% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Lamar University | Sul Ross State University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Lamar University | Sul Ross State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lamar University is larger than than Sul Ross State University based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 1,987 students)
Lamar University vs. Sul Ross State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lamar University or Sul Ross State University?
- Lamar University is 14.9% more expensive to attend than Sul Ross State University for in-state tuition ($6,228.00 vs. $5,419.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at Lamar University than Sul Ross State University ($16,020.00 vs. $15,211.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar University than Sul Ross State University ($11,757 vs. $13,130)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sul Ross State University are 1.4% lower than costs at Lamar University ($9,744 vs. $9,884)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lamar University than Sul Ross State University (95% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lamar University students is 14.3% larger than aid received Sul Ross State University ($10,397 vs. $9,096)
Lamar University vs. Sul Ross State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lamar University or Sul Ross State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sul Ross State University or Lamar University .
- The average SAT score at Lamar University (974) is 132 points higher than at Sul Ross State University (842)
- Incoming Lamar University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Sul Ross State University (18)
- Accepted freshman Lamar University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Sul Ross State University (3.32)
- Sul Ross State University has a higher acceptance rate (97.1%) than Lamar University (83.7%)
Lamar University vs. Sul Ross State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lamar University or Sul Ross State 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 Sul Ross State University and Lamar University.
- The graduation rate at Lamar University is higher than Sul Ross State University (31% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Lamar University earn on average $4,900 more per year than Sul Ross State University graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $40,600)
- More Sul Ross State 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/