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Overview |
Lamar University | Midland College | ||
| Location | Beaumont, TX | Midland, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,803 | 5,404 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #992 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lamar.edu | midland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lamar University | Midland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,228 | $2,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,020 | $4,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,884 | $5,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,757 | $6,906 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,397 | $4,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 74% |
Admission |
Lamar University | Midland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,214 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,203 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Lamar University | Midland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lamar University | Midland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $5,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $56 |
Diversity |
Lamar University | Midland College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Lamar University | Midland College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Lamar University | Midland College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lamar University is larger than than Midland College based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 5,404 students)
Lamar University vs. Midland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lamar University or Midland College?
- Lamar University is 66.1% more expensive to attend than Midland College for in-state tuition ($6,228.00 vs. $3,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 221.7% higher at Lamar University than Midland College ($16,020.00 vs. $4,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midland College than Lamar University ($6,906 vs. $11,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midland College are 70.4% lower than costs at Lamar University ($5,800 vs. $9,884)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lamar University than Midland College (95% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lamar University students is 110.7% larger than aid received Midland College ($10,397 vs. $4,934)
Which college is harder to get into, Lamar University or Midland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Midland College or Lamar University .
Lamar University vs. Midland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lamar University or Midland College? 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 Midland College and Lamar University.
- Graduates from Lamar University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Midland College graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $44,000)
- Midland College students graduate with a $16,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lamar University graduates. ($5,500 vs. $22,000)
- Midland College graduates are paying $171 less per month on federal student loans than Lamar University graduates. ($56 vs. $227)
- More Midland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lamar University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/