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PVAMU SHSU University of Houston-Downtown TAMUK Texas State UNT Tarleton UH Tennessee State University Texas Tech UT Arlington A&M Commerce| Lamar University | Texas Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lamar University | TSU | ||
| Location | Beaumont, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,803 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #992 | #1017 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lamar.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lamar University | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,228 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,020 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,884 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,757 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,397 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Lamar University | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,214 | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | 5,203 | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.5% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | 820/1000 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Lamar University | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lamar University | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $303 |
Diversity |
Lamar University | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 48% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Lamar University | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Lamar University | TSU | ||
| 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 TSU based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 8,632 students)
Lamar University vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lamar University or TSU?
- Texas Southern University is 19.4% more expensive to attend than Lamar University for in-state tuition ($7,437.00 vs. $6,228.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.8% higher at TSU than Lamar University ($19,677.00 vs. $16,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar University than TSU ($11,757 vs. $11,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Southern University are 2.3% lower than costs at Lamar University ($9,664 vs. $9,884)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than Lamar University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 16.2% larger than aid received Lamar University ($12,085 vs. $10,397)
Lamar University vs. TSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lamar University or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or Lamar University .
- The average SAT score at Lamar University (974) is 157 points higher than at TSU (817)
- Incoming Lamar University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at TSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Lamar University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at TSU (3.0)
- TSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Lamar University (83.7%)
Lamar University vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lamar University or TSU? 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 TSU and Lamar University.
- The graduation rate at Lamar University is higher than Texas Southern University (31% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Lamar University earn on average $9,300 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $36,200)
- Lamar University students graduate with a $7,358 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $29,358)
- Lamar University graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($227 vs. $303)
- More Lamar University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/