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SHSU Texas Tech TAMUK UT Dallas University of Houston-Downtown UT Arlington UT Austin SFASU Texas State PVAMU UNT Tarleton| Lamar University | The University of Texas at Tyler | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lamar University | UT Tyler | ||
| Location | Beaumont, TX | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,803 | 9,322 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #992 | #516 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lamar.edu | uttyler.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lamar University | UT Tyler | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,228 | $7,394 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,020 | $23,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,884 | $9,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,757 | $13,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,397 | $9,612 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 74% |
Admission |
Lamar University | UT Tyler | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,214 | 3,493 | ||
| Admitted | 5,203 | 3,279 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.5% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | Aug 24, 2025 |
Academics |
Lamar University | UT Tyler | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lamar University | UT Tyler | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $18,632 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $192 |
Diversity |
Lamar University | UT Tyler | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Lamar University | UT Tyler | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Lamar University | UT Tyler | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lamar University is larger than than UT Tyler based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 9,322 students)
Lamar University vs. UT Tyler Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lamar University or UT Tyler?
- The University of Texas at Tyler is 18.7% more expensive to attend than Lamar University for in-state tuition ($7,394.00 vs. $6,228.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45% higher at UT Tyler than Lamar University ($23,232.00 vs. $16,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar University than UT Tyler ($11,757 vs. $13,248)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lamar University are 0.2% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Tyler ($9,884 vs. $9,908)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lamar University than The University of Texas at Tyler (95% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lamar University students is 8.2% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Tyler ($10,397 vs. $9,612)
Lamar University vs. UT Tyler Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lamar University or UT Tyler? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Tyler or Lamar University .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Tyler (1059) is 85 points higher than at Lamar University (974)
- Incoming UT Tyler students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lamar University (21)
- Accepted freshman UT Tyler students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Lamar University (3.4)
- UT Tyler has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Lamar University (83.7%)
Lamar University vs. UT Tyler Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lamar University or UT Tyler? 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 Tyler and Lamar University.
- The graduation rate at UT Tyler is higher than Lamar University (40% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Tyler earn on average $3,600 more per year than Lamar University graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $45,500)
- The University of Texas at Tyler students graduate with a $3,368 lower median federal student loan debt than Lamar University graduates. ($18,632 vs. $22,000)
- UT Tyler graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Lamar University graduates. ($192 vs. $227)
- More UT Tyler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lamar University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/