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SHSU TAMUK University of Houston-Downtown Texas State PVAMU UNT Tarleton UH TSU Texas Tech UT Arlington A&M Commerce| East Texas Baptist University | Lamar University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
East Texas Baptist University | Lamar University | ||
| Location | Marshall, TX | Beaumont, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,771 | 16,803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #992 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | etbu.edu | lamar.edu | ||
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Costs |
East Texas Baptist University | Lamar University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,450 | $6,228 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,450 | $16,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,195 | $9,884 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,169 | $11,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,552 | $10,397 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
East Texas Baptist University | Lamar University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,449 | 6,214 | ||
| Admitted | 981 | 5,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.9% | 28.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
East Texas Baptist University | Lamar University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
East Texas Baptist University | Lamar University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $227 |
Diversity |
East Texas Baptist University | Lamar University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
East Texas Baptist University | Lamar University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 2% | ||
Campus |
East Texas Baptist University | 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 East Texas Baptist University based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 1,771 students)
East Texas Baptist University vs. Lamar University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, East Texas Baptist University or Lamar University?
- East Texas Baptist University is 340.8% more expensive to attend than Lamar University for in-state tuition ($27,450.00 vs. $6,228.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.3% higher at East Texas Baptist University than Lamar University ($27,450.00 vs. $16,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar University than East Texas Baptist University ($11,757 vs. $24,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lamar University are 3.1% lower than costs at East Texas Baptist University ($9,884 vs. $10,195)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Texas Baptist University than Lamar University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Texas Baptist University students is 59.2% larger than aid received Lamar University ($16,552 vs. $10,397)
East Texas Baptist University vs. Lamar University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, East Texas Baptist University or Lamar University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lamar University or East Texas Baptist University .
- The average SAT score at East Texas Baptist University (982) is 8 points higher than at Lamar University (974)
- Incoming East Texas Baptist University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Lamar University (21)
- Accepted freshman East Texas Baptist University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.4) as students at Lamar University (3.4)
- Lamar University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than East Texas Baptist University (67.7%)
East Texas Baptist University vs. Lamar University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, East Texas Baptist University 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 East Texas Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at East Texas Baptist University is higher than Lamar University (43% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Lamar University earn on average $3,400 more per year than East Texas Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $42,100)
- Lamar University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than East Texas Baptist University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,000)
- Lamar University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than East Texas Baptist University graduates. ($227 vs. $268)
- More East Texas Baptist University 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/