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SHSU Tarleton UNT Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi University of Houston-Downtown Texas State PVAMU UH Texas Tech Texas A&M TSU UT Arlington| Lamar University | Texas A&M University Kingsville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lamar University | TAMUK | ||
| Location | Beaumont, TX | Kingsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,803 | 6,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #992 | #774 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lamar.edu | tamuk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lamar University | TAMUK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,228 | $5,137 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,020 | $18,133 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,884 | $9,425 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,757 | $11,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,397 | $10,723 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 91% |
Admission |
Lamar University | TAMUK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,214 | 5,768 | ||
| Admitted | 5,203 | 5,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.5% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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 | TAMUK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lamar University | TAMUK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $19,636 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $203 |
Diversity |
Lamar University | TAMUK | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Lamar University | TAMUK | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Lamar University | TAMUK | ||
| 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 TAMUK based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 6,092 students)
Lamar University vs. TAMUK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lamar University or TAMUK?
- Lamar University is 21.2% more expensive to attend than TAMUK for in-state tuition ($6,228.00 vs. $5,137.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.2% higher at TAMUK than Lamar University ($18,133.00 vs. $16,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Kingsville than Lamar University ($11,347 vs. $11,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Kingsville are 4.9% lower than costs at Lamar University ($9,425 vs. $9,884)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lamar University than Texas A&M University Kingsville (95% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Kingsville students is 3.1% larger than aid received Lamar University ($10,723 vs. $10,397)
Lamar University vs. TAMUK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lamar University or TAMUK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TAMUK or Lamar University .
- The average SAT score at Lamar University (974) is 37 points higher than at TAMUK (937)
- Incoming Lamar University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at TAMUK (20)
- Accepted freshman TAMUK students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Lamar University (3.4)
- TAMUK has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Lamar University (83.7%)
Lamar University vs. TAMUK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lamar University or TAMUK? 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 TAMUK and Lamar University.
- The graduation rate at TAMUK is higher than Lamar University (33% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Kingsville earn on average $800 more per year than Lamar University graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $45,500)
- Texas A&M University Kingsville students graduate with a $2,364 lower median federal student loan debt than Lamar University graduates. ($19,636 vs. $22,000)
- TAMUK graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Lamar University graduates. ($203 vs. $227)
- More TAMUK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lamar University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/