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Overview |
Lamar University | UT Arlington | ||
| Location | Beaumont, TX | Arlington, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,803 | 43,946 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #992 | #719 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lamar.edu | uta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lamar University | UT Arlington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,228 | $9,206 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,020 | $26,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,884 | $11,392 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,757 | $14,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,397 | $11,370 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 90% |
Admission |
Lamar University | UT Arlington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,214 | 21,963 | ||
| Admitted | 5,203 | 17,747 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.5% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | 1000/1240 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lamar University | UT Arlington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lamar University | UT Arlington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $186 |
Diversity |
Lamar University | UT Arlington | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Lamar University | UT Arlington | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Lamar University | UT Arlington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Arlington is larger than than Lamar University based on total student enrollment (43,946 students vs. 16,803 students)
Lamar University vs. UT Arlington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lamar University or UT Arlington?
- The University of Texas at Arlington is 47.8% more expensive to attend than Lamar University for in-state tuition ($9,206.00 vs. $6,228.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.2% higher at UT Arlington than Lamar University ($26,778.00 vs. $16,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar University than UT Arlington ($11,757 vs. $14,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lamar University are 15.3% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Arlington ($9,884 vs. $11,392)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lamar University than The University of Texas at Arlington (95% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Arlington students is 9.4% larger than aid received Lamar University ($11,370 vs. $10,397)
Lamar University vs. UT Arlington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lamar University or UT Arlington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Arlington or Lamar University .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Arlington (1038) is 64 points higher than at Lamar University (974)
- Incoming UT Arlington students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lamar University (21)
- Accepted freshman UT Arlington students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Lamar University (3.4)
- Lamar University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than UT Arlington (80.8%)
Lamar University vs. UT Arlington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lamar University or UT Arlington? 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 UT Arlington and Lamar University.
- The graduation rate at UT Arlington is higher than Lamar University (40% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Arlington earn on average $6,200 more per year than Lamar University graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $45,500)
- The University of Texas at Arlington students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lamar University graduates. ($18,000 vs. $22,000)
- UT Arlington graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Lamar University graduates. ($186 vs. $227)
- More UT Arlington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lamar University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/