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NMSU SHSU TAMUK University of Houston-Downtown Texas State PVAMU Texas Tech UNT Tarleton UH TSU UT Permian Basin| Lamar University | The University of Texas at El Paso | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lamar University | UTEP | ||
| Location | Beaumont, TX | El Paso, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,803 | 23,880 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #992 | #1039 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lamar.edu | utep.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lamar University | UTEP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,228 | $7,704 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,020 | $23,112 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,884 | $9,582 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,757 | $9,563 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,397 | $10,564 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 87% |
Admission |
Lamar University | UTEP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,214 | 10,493 | ||
| Admitted | 5,203 | 10,485 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.5% | 35.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | 870/1090 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lamar University | UTEP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lamar University | UTEP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $17,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $178 |
Diversity |
Lamar University | UTEP | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 83% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Lamar University | UTEP | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Lamar University | UTEP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at El Paso is larger than than Lamar University based on total student enrollment (23,880 students vs. 16,803 students)
Lamar University vs. UTEP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lamar University or UTEP?
- The University of Texas at El Paso is 23.7% more expensive to attend than Lamar University for in-state tuition ($7,704.00 vs. $6,228.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.3% higher at UTEP than Lamar University ($23,112.00 vs. $16,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at El Paso than Lamar University ($9,563 vs. $11,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at El Paso are 3.2% lower than costs at Lamar University ($9,582 vs. $9,884)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lamar University than The University of Texas at El Paso (95% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at El Paso students is 1.6% larger than aid received Lamar University ($10,564 vs. $10,397)
Lamar University vs. UTEP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lamar University or UTEP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTEP or Lamar University .
- The average SAT score at Lamar University (974) is 41 points higher than at UTEP (933)
- Incoming Lamar University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at UTEP (20)
- Accepted freshman Lamar University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at UTEP (3.3)
- UTEP has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Lamar University (83.7%)
Lamar University vs. UTEP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lamar University or UTEP? 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 UTEP and Lamar University.
- The graduation rate at UTEP is higher than Lamar University (37% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Lamar University earn on average $3,300 more per year than UTEP graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $42,200)
- The University of Texas at El Paso students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Lamar University graduates. ($17,250 vs. $22,000)
- UTEP graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Lamar University graduates. ($178 vs. $227)
- More UTEP 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/