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Overview |
VSU | Lamar University | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Beaumont, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 16,803 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | #992 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | lamar.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | Lamar University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $6,228 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $16,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $9,884 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $11,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $10,397 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
VSU | Lamar University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | 6,214 | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | 5,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 28.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 830/1030 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2024 |
Academics |
VSU | Lamar University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | Lamar University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $227 |
Diversity |
VSU | Lamar University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
VSU | Lamar University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 2% | ||
Campus |
VSU | Lamar University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lamar University is larger than than VSU based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 10,209 students)
VSU vs. Lamar University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or Lamar University?
- Lamar University is 42.5% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($6,228.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at Lamar University than Valdosta State University ($16,020.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar University than VSU ($11,757 vs. $12,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 10.8% lower than costs at Lamar University ($8,922 vs. $9,884)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Lamar University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lamar University students is 5.3% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($10,397 vs. $9,875)
VSU vs. Lamar University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or Lamar University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lamar University or VSU .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 19 points higher than at Lamar University (974)
- Incoming VSU students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Lamar University (21)
- Accepted freshman Lamar University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at VSU (3.23)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Lamar University (83.7%)
VSU vs. Lamar University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU 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 VSU.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Lamar University (43% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Lamar University earn on average $5,200 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $40,300)
- Lamar University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,000)
- Lamar University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($227 vs. $258)
- More Lamar University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/