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Overview |
Lamar University | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | Beaumont, TX | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,803 | 40,378 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #992 | #449 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lamar.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lamar University | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,228 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,020 | $21,205 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,884 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,757 | $17,896 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,397 | $9,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 77% |
Admission |
Lamar University | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,214 | 35,400 | ||
| Admitted | 5,203 | 23,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 67.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.5% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | 1090/1280 | ||
| 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 | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lamar University | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $232 |
Diversity |
Lamar University | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Lamar University | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Lamar University | Texas Tech | ||
| 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
- Texas Tech University is larger than than Lamar University based on total student enrollment (40,378 students vs. 16,803 students)
Lamar University vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lamar University or Texas Tech?
- Texas Tech University is 43.5% more expensive to attend than Lamar University for in-state tuition ($8,935.00 vs. $6,228.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.4% higher at Texas Tech than Lamar University ($21,205.00 vs. $16,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar University than Texas Tech ($11,757 vs. $17,896)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lamar University are 5.8% lower than costs at Texas Tech University ($9,884 vs. $10,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lamar University than Texas Tech University (95% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lamar University students is 11.1% larger than aid received Texas Tech University ($10,397 vs. $9,359)
Lamar University vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lamar University or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or Lamar University .
- The average SAT score at Texas Tech University (1134) is 160 points higher than at Lamar University (974)
- Incoming Texas Tech students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lamar University (21)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Lamar University (3.4)
- Lamar University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Texas Tech (67.3%)
Lamar University vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lamar University or Texas Tech? 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 Texas Tech and Lamar University.
- The graduation rate at Texas Tech is higher than Lamar University (61% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $13,000 more per year than Lamar University graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $45,500)
- Lamar University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Tech graduates. ($22,000 vs. $22,500)
- Lamar University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Tech graduates. ($227 vs. $232)
- More Texas Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lamar University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/