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SHSU TAMUK University of Houston-Downtown Texas State PVAMU UNT Tarleton UH LHU TSU Texas Tech UT Arlington| Mississippi University for Women | Lamar University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MUW | Lamar University | ||
| Location | Columbus, MS | Beaumont, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,339 | 16,803 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #841 | #992 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muw.edu | lamar.edu | ||
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Costs |
MUW | Lamar University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,766 | $6,228 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,766 | $16,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,212 | $9,884 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,691 | $11,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,887 | $10,397 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 95% |
Admission |
MUW | Lamar University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 450 | 6,214 | ||
| Admitted | 446 | 5,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.1% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 28.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1180 | 830/1030 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
MUW | Lamar University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MUW | Lamar University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,800 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $227 |
Diversity |
MUW | Lamar University | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
MUW | Lamar University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 2% | ||
Campus |
MUW | Lamar University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lamar University is larger than than MUW based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 2,339 students)
MUW vs. Lamar University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MUW or Lamar University?
- Mississippi University for Women is 24.7% more expensive to attend than Lamar University for in-state tuition ($7,766.00 vs. $6,228.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.3% higher at Lamar University than Mississippi University for Women ($16,020.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar University than MUW ($11,757 vs. $12,691)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi University for Women are 20.4% lower than costs at Lamar University ($8,212 vs. $9,884)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi University for Women than Lamar University (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lamar University students is 5.2% larger than aid received Mississippi University for Women ($10,397 vs. $9,887)
MUW vs. Lamar University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MUW or Lamar University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lamar University or MUW .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi University for Women (1012) is 38 points higher than at Lamar University (974)
- Incoming MUW students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Lamar University (21)
- Accepted freshman MUW students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Lamar University (3.4)
- MUW has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than Lamar University (83.7%)
MUW vs. Lamar University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MUW 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 MUW.
- The graduation rate at MUW is higher than Lamar University (39% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Lamar University earn on average $7,700 more per year than MUW graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $37,800)
- Mississippi University for Women students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lamar University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,000)
- MUW graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Lamar University graduates. ($155 vs. $227)
- More MUW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lamar University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/