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Overview |
Lamar University | St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | Beaumont, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,803 | 3,253 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #992 | #517 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lamar.edu | stmarytx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lamar University | St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,228 | $34,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,020 | $34,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,884 | $11,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,757 | $21,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,397 | $25,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Lamar University | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,214 | 5,369 | ||
| Admitted | 5,203 | 4,629 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.5% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | 1020/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Lamar University | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lamar University | St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lamar University | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Lamar University | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Lamar University | St. Mary's 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 St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 3,253 students)
Lamar University vs. St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lamar University or St. Mary's University?
- St. Mary's University is 448.4% more expensive to attend than Lamar University for in-state tuition ($34,154.00 vs. $6,228.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.2% higher at St. Mary's University than Lamar University ($34,154.00 vs. $16,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar University than St. Mary's University ($11,757 vs. $21,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lamar University are 15.8% lower than costs at St. Mary's University ($9,884 vs. $11,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Mary's University than Lamar University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Mary's University students is 144.7% larger than aid received Lamar University ($25,439 vs. $10,397)
Lamar University vs. St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lamar University or St. Mary's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Mary's University or Lamar University .
- The average SAT score at St. Mary's University (1038) is 64 points higher than at Lamar University (974)
- Incoming St. Mary's University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lamar University (21)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Lamar University (3.4)
- St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Lamar University (83.7%)
Lamar University vs. St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lamar University or St. Mary's 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 St. Mary's University and Lamar University.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's University is higher than Lamar University (58% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from St. Mary's University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Lamar University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $45,500)
- Lamar University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lamar University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's University graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More St. Mary's University 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/