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Texas State UT Austin UH UT Arlington UIW Texas A&M UT Dallas SHSU St. Mary's University Texas Tech UNT TAMUK| Lamar University | The University of Texas at San Antonio | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lamar University | UTSA | ||
| Location | Beaumont, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,473 | 34,864 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #938 | #903 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lamar.edu | utsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lamar University | UTSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,228 | $5,951 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,020 | $18,925 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,272 | $11,843 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,999 | $10,831 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,544 | $10,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 74% |
Admission |
Lamar University | UTSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,246 | 22,497 | ||
| Admitted | 6,212 | 19,900 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.7% | 88.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 29.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1130 | 1000/1200 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Lamar University | UTSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lamar University | UTSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $22,983 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $237 |
Diversity |
Lamar University | UTSA | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 53% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Lamar University | UTSA | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Lamar University | UTSA | ||
| 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 San Antonio is larger than than Lamar University based on total student enrollment (34,864 students vs. 17,473 students)
Lamar University vs. UTSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lamar University or UTSA?
- Lamar University is 4.7% more expensive to attend than UTSA for in-state tuition ($6,228.00 vs. $5,951.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.1% higher at UTSA than Lamar University ($18,925.00 vs. $16,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at San Antonio than Lamar University ($10,831 vs. $10,999)
- 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 San Antonio ($10,272 vs. $11,843)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lamar University than The University of Texas at San Antonio (88% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lamar University students is 0.1% larger than aid received The University of Texas at San Antonio ($10,544 vs. $10,530)
Lamar University vs. UTSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lamar University or UTSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTSA or Lamar University .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at San Antonio (1043) is 69 points higher than at Lamar University (974)
- Incoming UTSA students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lamar University (21)
- Accepted freshman Lamar University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at UTSA (3.36)
- UTSA has a higher acceptance rate (88.5%) than Lamar University (85.7%)
Lamar University vs. UTSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lamar University or UTSA? 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 UTSA and Lamar University.
- The graduation rate at Lamar University is higher than The University of Texas at San Antonio (31% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at San Antonio earn on average $2,400 more per year than Lamar University graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $45,500)
- Lamar University students graduate with a $983 lower median federal student loan debt than UTSA graduates. ($22,000 vs. $22,983)
- Lamar University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than UTSA graduates. ($227 vs. $237)
- More UTSA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lamar University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/