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SHSU TAMUK University of Houston-Downtown Texas State PVAMU UNT Tarleton UH TSU Texas Tech UT Arlington A&M Commerce| Lamar University | Texas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lamar University | TC | ||
| Location | Beaumont, TX | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,803 | 642 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #992 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lamar.edu | texascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lamar University | TC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,228 | $8,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,020 | $8,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,884 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,757 | $11,174 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,397 | $10,263 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 61% |
Admission |
Lamar University | TC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,214 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,203 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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) | |||
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Academics |
Lamar University | TC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lamar University | TC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 6% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 14% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $320 |
Diversity |
Lamar University | TC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 48% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Lamar University | TC | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Lamar University | TC | ||
| 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 TC based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 642 students)
Lamar University vs. TC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lamar University or TC?
- Texas College is 31.8% more expensive to attend than Lamar University for in-state tuition ($8,208.00 vs. $6,228.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.2% higher at Lamar University than Texas College ($16,020.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas College than Lamar University ($11,174 vs. $11,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas College are 17.7% lower than costs at Lamar University ($8,400 vs. $9,884)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lamar University than Texas College (95% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lamar University students is 1.3% larger than aid received Texas College ($10,397 vs. $10,263)
Which college is harder to get into, Lamar University or TC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TC or Lamar University .
- Accepted freshman Lamar University students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at TC (2.9)
Lamar University vs. TC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lamar University or TC? 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 TC and Lamar University.
- The graduation rate at Lamar University is higher than Texas College (31% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from Lamar University earn on average $17,700 more per year than TC graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $27,800)
- Lamar University students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than TC graduates. ($22,000 vs. $31,000)
- Lamar University graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than TC graduates. ($227 vs. $320)
- More Lamar University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TC students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/