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IPFW SHSU TAMUK University of Houston-Downtown Texas State IU Northwest PVAMU UNT Tarleton UH Purdue North Central TSU| Purdue University Calumet Campus | Lamar University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Purdue Calumet | Lamar University | ||
| Location | Hammond, IN | Beaumont, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,194 | 16,803 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #992 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | purduecal.edu | lamar.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue Calumet | Lamar University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $6,228 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $16,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,560 | $9,884 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,908 | $11,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,703 | $10,397 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 95% |
Admission |
Purdue Calumet | Lamar University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,810 | 6,214 | ||
| Admitted | 1,649 | 5,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.7% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 28.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1140 | 830/1030 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Purdue Calumet | Lamar University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue Calumet | Lamar University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,908 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $227 |
Diversity |
Purdue Calumet | Lamar University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Purdue Calumet | Lamar University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 2% | ||
Campus |
Purdue Calumet | Lamar University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lamar University is larger than than Purdue Calumet based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 9,194 students)
Purdue Calumet vs. Lamar University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue Calumet or Lamar University?
- Purdue University Calumet Campus is 8.3% more expensive to attend than Lamar University for in-state tuition ($6,746.00 vs. $6,228.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at Purdue Calumet than Lamar University ($16,164.00 vs. $16,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Calumet Campus than Lamar University ($10,908 vs. $11,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Calumet Campus are 30.7% lower than costs at Lamar University ($7,560 vs. $9,884)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lamar University than Purdue University Calumet Campus (95% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lamar University students is 82.3% larger than aid received Purdue University Calumet Campus ($10,397 vs. $5,703)
Purdue Calumet vs. Lamar University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue Calumet or Lamar University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lamar University or Purdue Calumet .
- The average SAT score at Lamar University (974) is 14 points higher than at Purdue Calumet (960)
- Accepted freshman Lamar University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Purdue Calumet (3.19)
- Lamar University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Purdue Calumet (58.7%)
Purdue Calumet vs. Lamar University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue Calumet 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 Purdue Calumet.
- The graduation rate at Lamar University is higher than Purdue University Calumet Campus (31% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Lamar University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Purdue Calumet graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $42,500)
- Purdue University Calumet Campus students graduate with a $1,092 lower median federal student loan debt than Lamar University graduates. ($20,908 vs. $22,000)
- Purdue Calumet graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Lamar University graduates. ($216 vs. $227)
- More Lamar University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Calumet students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/