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SHSU TAMUK University of Houston-Downtown Texas State PVAMU UNT Tarleton UH TSU Texas Tech UT Arlington A&M Commerce| Minot State University | Lamar University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSU | Lamar University | ||
| Location | Minot, ND | Beaumont, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,777 | 16,803 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #726 | #992 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | minotstateu.edu | lamar.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU | Lamar University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,168 | $6,228 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,168 | $16,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,180 | $9,884 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,360 | $11,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,542 | $10,397 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 95% |
Admission |
MSU | Lamar University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 498 | 6,214 | ||
| Admitted | 464 | 5,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 81.5% | 28.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 992/1178 | 830/1030 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
MSU | Lamar University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU | Lamar University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,725 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $227 |
Diversity |
MSU | Lamar University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
MSU | Lamar University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 2% | ||
Campus |
MSU | Lamar University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lamar University is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 2,777 students)
MSU vs. Lamar University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU or Lamar University?
- Minot State University is 15.1% more expensive to attend than Lamar University for in-state tuition ($7,168.00 vs. $6,228.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.5% higher at Lamar University than Minot State University ($16,020.00 vs. $7,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar University than MSU ($11,757 vs. $12,360)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minot State University are 37.7% lower than costs at Lamar University ($7,180 vs. $9,884)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lamar University than Minot State University (95% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lamar University students is 87.6% larger than aid received Minot State University ($10,397 vs. $5,542)
MSU vs. Lamar University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU or Lamar University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lamar University or MSU .
- The average SAT score at Minot State University (999) is 25 points higher than at Lamar University (974)
- Incoming MSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lamar University (21)
- Accepted freshman MSU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Lamar University (3.4)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than Lamar University (83.7%)
MSU vs. Lamar University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU or Lamar 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 Lamar University and MSU.
- The graduation rate at MSU is higher than Lamar University (34% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Lamar University earn on average $300 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $45,200)
- Minot State University students graduate with a $3,275 lower median federal student loan debt than Lamar University graduates. ($18,725 vs. $22,000)
- MSU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Lamar University graduates. ($193 vs. $227)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lamar University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/