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UNT SHSU UT Arlington TAMUK University of Houston-Downtown Tarleton Texas State PVAMU UH Texas Tech TSU A&M Commerce| Lamar University | Texas Woman's University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lamar University | Texas Woman's University | ||
| Location | Beaumont, TX | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,473 | 15,664 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #938 | #875 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lamar.edu | twu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lamar University | Texas Woman's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,228 | $5,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,020 | $15,792 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,272 | $11,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,999 | $10,763 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,544 | $9,678 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 86% |
Admission |
Lamar University | Texas Woman's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,246 | 7,584 | ||
| Admitted | 6,212 | 7,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.7% | 95% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1130 | 930/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Lamar University | Texas Woman's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lamar University | Texas Woman's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $206 |
Diversity |
Lamar University | Texas Woman's University | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Lamar University | Texas Woman's University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Lamar University | Texas Woman's University | ||
| 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 Texas Woman's University based on total student enrollment (17,473 students vs. 15,664 students)
Lamar University vs. Texas Woman's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lamar University or Texas Woman's University?
- Lamar University is 8.9% more expensive to attend than Texas Woman's University for in-state tuition ($6,228.00 vs. $5,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at Lamar University than Texas Woman's University ($16,020.00 vs. $15,792.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Woman's University than Lamar University ($10,763 vs. $10,999)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lamar University are 10.6% lower than costs at Texas Woman's University ($10,272 vs. $11,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lamar University than Texas Woman's University (88% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lamar University students is 8.9% larger than aid received Texas Woman's University ($10,544 vs. $9,678)
Lamar University vs. Texas Woman's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lamar University or Texas Woman's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Woman's University or Lamar University .
- The average SAT score at Lamar University (974) is 33 points higher than at Texas Woman's University (941)
- Incoming Lamar University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Texas Woman's University (20)
- Accepted freshman Lamar University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Texas Woman's University (3.24)
- Texas Woman's University has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than Lamar University (85.7%)
Lamar University vs. Texas Woman's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lamar University or Texas Woman's 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 Woman's University and Lamar University.
- The graduation rate at Texas Woman's University is higher than Lamar University (39% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Texas Woman's University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Lamar University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $45,500)
- Texas Woman's University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lamar University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,000)
- Texas Woman's University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Lamar University graduates. ($206 vs. $227)
- More Texas Woman's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lamar University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/