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SHSU TAMUK University of Houston-Downtown Texas State PVAMU UNT Tarleton UH TSU Texas Tech UT Arlington A&M Commerce| Lamar University | The University of Texas Pan American | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lamar University | UT-Pan American | ||
| Location | Beaumont, TX | Edinburg, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,473 | 31,931 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #938 | #877 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lamar.edu | utpa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lamar University | UT-Pan American | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,228 | $7,857 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,020 | $17,937 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,272 | $9,662 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,999 | $6,978 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,544 | $11,481 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 92% |
Admission |
Lamar University | UT-Pan American | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,246 | 13,542 | ||
| Admitted | 6,212 | 11,486 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.7% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 49.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1130 | 910/1110 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Lamar University | UT-Pan American | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lamar University | UT-Pan American | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $10,539 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $108 |
Diversity |
Lamar University | UT-Pan American | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 91% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Lamar University | UT-Pan American | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Lamar University | UT-Pan American | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas Pan American is larger than than Lamar University based on total student enrollment (31,931 students vs. 17,473 students)
Lamar University vs. UT-Pan American Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lamar University or UT-Pan American?
- The University of Texas Pan American is 26.2% more expensive to attend than Lamar University for in-state tuition ($7,857.00 vs. $6,228.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at UT-Pan American than Lamar University ($17,937.00 vs. $16,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas Pan American than Lamar University ($6,978 vs. $10,999)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas Pan American are 6.3% lower than costs at Lamar University ($9,662 vs. $10,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas Pan American than Lamar University (92% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas Pan American students is 8.9% larger than aid received Lamar University ($11,481 vs. $10,544)
Lamar University vs. UT-Pan American Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lamar University or UT-Pan American? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT-Pan American or Lamar University .
- The average SAT score at Lamar University (974) is 50 points higher than at UT-Pan American (924)
- Incoming Lamar University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at UT-Pan American (19)
- Accepted freshman Lamar University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at UT-Pan American (3.16)
- Lamar University has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than UT-Pan American (84.8%)
Lamar University vs. UT-Pan American Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lamar University or UT-Pan American? 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-Pan American and Lamar University.
- The graduation rate at UT-Pan American is higher than Lamar University (42% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Lamar University earn on average $3,600 more per year than UT-Pan American graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $41,900)
- The University of Texas Pan American students graduate with a $11,461 lower median federal student loan debt than Lamar University graduates. ($10,539 vs. $22,000)
- UT-Pan American graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Lamar University graduates. ($108 vs. $227)
- More UT-Pan American graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lamar University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/