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Overview |
Lamar University | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Location | Beaumont, TX | Laredo, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 17,473 | 8,536 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #938 | #827 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lamar.edu | tamiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lamar University | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,228 | $3,818 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,020 | $13,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,272 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,999 | $3,833 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,544 | $11,127 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 99% |
Admission |
Lamar University | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,246 | 8,309 | ||
| Admitted | 6,212 | 3,819 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.7% | 46% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 36.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1130 | 920/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Lamar University | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lamar University | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $14,806 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $153 |
Diversity |
Lamar University | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 95% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Lamar University | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Lamar University | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lamar University is larger than than Texas A&M International University based on total student enrollment (17,473 students vs. 8,536 students)
Lamar University vs. Texas A&M International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lamar University or Texas A&M International University?
- Lamar University is 63.1% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M International University for in-state tuition ($6,228.00 vs. $3,818.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.5% higher at Lamar University than Texas A&M International University ($16,020.00 vs. $13,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M International University than Lamar University ($3,833 vs. $10,999)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M International University are 6.4% lower than costs at Lamar University ($9,650 vs. $10,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M International University than Lamar University (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M International University students is 5.5% larger than aid received Lamar University ($11,127 vs. $10,544)
Lamar University vs. Texas A&M International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lamar University or Texas A&M International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A&M International University or Lamar University .
- The average SAT score at Lamar University (974) is 69 points higher than at Texas A&M International University (905)
- Incoming Lamar University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Texas A&M International University (18)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M International University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Lamar University (3.4)
- Lamar University has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Texas A&M International University (46%)
Lamar University vs. Texas A&M International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lamar University or Texas A&M International 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 Texas A&M International University and Lamar University.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M International University is higher than Lamar University (42% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Lamar University earn on average $300 more per year than Texas A&M International University graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $45,200)
- Texas A&M International University students graduate with a $7,194 lower median federal student loan debt than Lamar University graduates. ($14,806 vs. $22,000)
- Texas A&M International University graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Lamar University graduates. ($153 vs. $227)
- More Texas A&M International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lamar University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/