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Overview |
Lamar University | Tarleton | ||
| Location | Beaumont, TX | Stephenville, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,803 | 14,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #992 | #871 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lamar.edu | tarleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lamar University | Tarleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,228 | $4,416 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,020 | $14,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,884 | $10,328 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,757 | $13,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,397 | $8,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 79% |
Admission |
Lamar University | Tarleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,214 | 5,788 | ||
| Admitted | 5,203 | 5,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 87.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.5% | 48.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | 950/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lamar University | Tarleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lamar University | Tarleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $204 |
Diversity |
Lamar University | Tarleton | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Lamar University | Tarleton | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Lamar University | Tarleton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lamar University is larger than than Tarleton based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 14,092 students)
Lamar University vs. Tarleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lamar University or Tarleton?
- Lamar University is 41% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($6,228.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at Lamar University than Tarleton State University ($16,020.00 vs. $14,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar University than Tarleton ($11,757 vs. $13,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lamar University are 4.5% lower than costs at Tarleton State University ($9,884 vs. $10,328)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lamar University than Tarleton State University (95% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lamar University students is 22.9% larger than aid received Tarleton State University ($10,397 vs. $8,463)
Lamar University vs. Tarleton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lamar University or Tarleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tarleton or Lamar University .
- The average SAT score at Lamar University (974) is 15 points higher than at Tarleton (959)
- Incoming Lamar University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Tarleton (21)
- Accepted freshman Lamar University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Tarleton (3.21)
- Tarleton has a higher acceptance rate (87.1%) than Lamar University (83.7%)
Lamar University vs. Tarleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lamar University or Tarleton? 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 Tarleton and Lamar University.
- The graduation rate at Tarleton is higher than Lamar University (39% vs. 31%)
- Graduates of Lamar University and Tarleton have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($45,500 vs. $45,500)
- Tarleton State University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Lamar University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $22,000)
- Tarleton graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Lamar University graduates. ($204 vs. $227)
- More Tarleton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lamar University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/