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Overview |
Lamar University | UNT | ||
| Location | Beaumont, TX | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,803 | 44,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #992 | #695 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lamar.edu | unt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lamar University | UNT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,228 | $8,295 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,020 | $18,087 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,884 | $10,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,757 | $15,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,397 | $9,159 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 93% |
Admission |
Lamar University | UNT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,214 | 32,016 | ||
| Admitted | 5,203 | 25,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.5% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | 19/27 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lamar University | UNT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lamar University | UNT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $206 |
Diversity |
Lamar University | UNT | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Lamar University | UNT | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Lamar University | UNT | ||
| 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
- University of North Texas is larger than than Lamar University based on total student enrollment (44,767 students vs. 16,803 students)
Lamar University vs. UNT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lamar University or UNT?
- University of North Texas is 33.2% more expensive to attend than Lamar University for in-state tuition ($8,295.00 vs. $6,228.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.9% higher at UNT than Lamar University ($18,087.00 vs. $16,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar University than UNT ($11,757 vs. $15,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lamar University are 5.3% lower than costs at University of North Texas ($9,884 vs. $10,412)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lamar University than University of North Texas (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lamar University students is 13.5% larger than aid received University of North Texas ($10,397 vs. $9,159)
Lamar University vs. UNT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lamar University or UNT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNT or Lamar University .
- The average SAT score at University of North Texas (1093) is 119 points higher than at Lamar University (974)
- Incoming UNT students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lamar University (21)
- Accepted freshman UNT students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Lamar University (3.4)
- Lamar University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than UNT (79.1%)
Lamar University vs. UNT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lamar University or UNT? 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 UNT and Lamar University.
- The graduation rate at UNT is higher than Lamar University (49% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from University of North Texas earn on average $1,500 more per year than Lamar University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $45,500)
- University of North Texas students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lamar University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,000)
- UNT graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Lamar University graduates. ($206 vs. $227)
- More UNT 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/