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Overview |
Lamar University | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Location | Beaumont, TX | Killeen, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 16,803 | 2,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #992 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lamar.edu | tamuct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lamar University | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,228 | $5,857 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,020 | $15,649 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,884 | $10,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,757 | $5,465 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,397 | $9,203 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 82% |
Admission |
Lamar University | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,214 | 70 | ||
| Admitted | 5,203 | 67 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.5% | 50.7% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Lamar University | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lamar University | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $12,263 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $126 |
Diversity |
Lamar University | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Lamar University | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Lamar University | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lamar University is larger than than A&M-Central Texas based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 2,198 students)
Lamar University vs. A&M-Central Texas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lamar University or A&M-Central Texas?
- Lamar University is 6.3% more expensive to attend than A&M-Central Texas for in-state tuition ($6,228.00 vs. $5,857.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at Lamar University than Texas A&M University Central Texas ($16,020.00 vs. $15,649.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Central Texas than Lamar University ($5,465 vs. $11,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lamar University are 8.5% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Central Texas ($9,884 vs. $10,722)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lamar University than Texas A&M University Central Texas (95% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lamar University students is 13% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Central Texas ($10,397 vs. $9,203)
Lamar University vs. A&M-Central Texas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lamar University or A&M-Central Texas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M-Central Texas or Lamar University .
- A&M-Central Texas has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Lamar University (83.7%)
Lamar University vs. A&M-Central Texas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lamar University or A&M-Central Texas? 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 A&M-Central Texas and Lamar University.
- Texas A&M University Central Texas students graduate with a $9,737 lower median federal student loan debt than Lamar University graduates. ($12,263 vs. $22,000)
- A&M-Central Texas graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than Lamar University graduates. ($126 vs. $227)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/