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SHSU TAMUK University of Houston-Downtown Texas State PVAMU UNT Tarleton UH TSU Texas Tech Schreiner University UT Arlington| Lamar University | Texas Lutheran University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lamar University | TLU | ||
| Location | Beaumont, TX | Seguin, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,803 | 1,369 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #992 | #626 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lamar.edu | tlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lamar University | TLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,228 | $33,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,020 | $33,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,884 | $11,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,757 | $21,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,397 | $23,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Lamar University | TLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,214 | 1,835 | ||
| Admitted | 5,203 | 1,685 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.5% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | 1030/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Lamar University | TLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lamar University | TLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lamar University | TLU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Lamar University | TLU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Lamar University | TLU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lamar University is larger than than TLU based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 1,369 students)
Lamar University vs. TLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lamar University or TLU?
- Texas Lutheran University is 434.7% more expensive to attend than Lamar University for in-state tuition ($33,300.00 vs. $6,228.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.9% higher at TLU than Lamar University ($33,300.00 vs. $16,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar University than TLU ($11,757 vs. $21,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lamar University are 14.6% lower than costs at Texas Lutheran University ($9,884 vs. $11,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Lutheran University than Lamar University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Lutheran University students is 128.2% larger than aid received Lamar University ($23,729 vs. $10,397)
Lamar University vs. TLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lamar University or TLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TLU or Lamar University .
- The average SAT score at Texas Lutheran University (1006) is 32 points higher than at Lamar University (974)
- Incoming Lamar University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at TLU (21)
- Accepted freshman TLU students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Lamar University (3.4)
- TLU has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Lamar University (83.7%)
Lamar University vs. TLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lamar University or TLU? 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 TLU and Lamar University.
- The graduation rate at TLU is higher than Lamar University (49% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Texas Lutheran University earn on average $4,100 more per year than Lamar University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $45,500)
- Lamar University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than TLU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lamar University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than TLU graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More TLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lamar University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/