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Overview |
Lamar University | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Beaumont, TX | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,803 | 2,578 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #992 | #845 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lamar.edu | txwes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lamar University | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,228 | $31,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,020 | $31,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,884 | $10,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,757 | $15,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,397 | $29,039 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Lamar University | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,214 | 4,622 | ||
| Admitted | 5,203 | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 60.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.5% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | 14/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | 910/1100 | ||
| 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 Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lamar University | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $24,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lamar University | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Lamar University | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Lamar University | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lamar University is larger than than Texas Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 2,578 students)
Lamar University vs. Texas Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lamar University or Texas Wesleyan University?
- Texas Wesleyan University is 404% more expensive to attend than Lamar University for in-state tuition ($31,390.00 vs. $6,228.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.9% higher at Texas Wesleyan University than Lamar University ($31,390.00 vs. $16,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar University than Texas Wesleyan University ($11,757 vs. $15,652)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lamar University are 10.5% lower than costs at Texas Wesleyan University ($9,884 vs. $10,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Wesleyan University than Lamar University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Wesleyan University students is 179.3% larger than aid received Lamar University ($29,039 vs. $10,397)
Lamar University vs. Texas Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lamar University or Texas Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Wesleyan University or Lamar University .
- The average SAT score at Texas Wesleyan University (1003) is 29 points higher than at Lamar University (974)
- Incoming Lamar University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Texas Wesleyan University (21)
- Accepted freshman Lamar University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Texas Wesleyan University (3.35)
- Lamar University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Texas Wesleyan University (60.9%)
Lamar University vs. Texas Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lamar University or Texas Wesleyan University? 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 Wesleyan University and Lamar University.
- The graduation rate at Texas Wesleyan University is higher than Lamar University (37% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Lamar University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Texas Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $44,200)
- Lamar University students graduate with a $2,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Wesleyan University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $24,999)
- Lamar University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Wesleyan University graduates. ($227 vs. $258)
- More Texas Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lamar University students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/