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USF Sacramento State San Jose State San Diego State Cal State East Bay CSU Sonoma State University Cal State Long Beach Cal State LA SHSU Cal State Fullerton CSUMB| San Francisco State University | Lamar University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
San Francisco State | Lamar University | ||
| Location | San Francisco, CA | Beaumont, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,282 | 16,803 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #789 | #992 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfsu.edu | lamar.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Francisco State | Lamar University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $6,228 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $16,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,955 | $9,884 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,267 | $11,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,830 | $10,397 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 95% |
Admission |
San Francisco State | Lamar University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,932 | 6,214 | ||
| Admitted | 28,195 | 5,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 28.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | 830/1030 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
San Francisco State | Lamar University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Francisco State | Lamar University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $227 |
Diversity |
San Francisco State | Lamar University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
San Francisco State | Lamar University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 2% | ||
Campus |
San Francisco State | Lamar University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- San Francisco State University is larger than than Lamar University based on total student enrollment (25,282 students vs. 16,803 students)
San Francisco State vs. Lamar University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Francisco State or Lamar University?
- Lamar University is 8.5% more expensive to attend than San Francisco State for in-state tuition ($6,228.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at San Francisco State than Lamar University ($17,622.00 vs. $16,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar University than San Francisco State ($11,757 vs. $13,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lamar University are 81.7% lower than costs at San Francisco State University ($9,884 vs. $17,955)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lamar University than San Francisco State University (95% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lamar University students is 5.8% larger than aid received San Francisco State University ($10,397 vs. $9,830)
San Francisco State vs. Lamar University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Francisco State or Lamar University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lamar University or San Francisco State .
- The average SAT score at San Francisco State University (979) is 5 points higher than at Lamar University (974)
- Incoming San Francisco State students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Lamar University (21)
- Accepted freshman Lamar University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at San Francisco State (3.31)
- San Francisco State has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Lamar University (83.7%)
San Francisco State vs. Lamar University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Francisco State 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 San Francisco State.
- The graduation rate at San Francisco State is higher than Lamar University (46% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from San Francisco State University earn on average $7,100 more per year than Lamar University graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $45,500)
- San Francisco State University students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Lamar University graduates. ($17,250 vs. $22,000)
- San Francisco State graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Lamar University graduates. ($178 vs. $227)
- More San Francisco State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lamar University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/