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SHSU DSC TAMUK University of Houston-Downtown Texas State Utah Utah State University PVAMU WSU BYU UNT Tarleton| Lamar University | Utah Valley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lamar University | UVU | ||
| Location | Beaumont, TX | Orem, UT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,803 | 43,099 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #992 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lamar.edu | uvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lamar University | UVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,228 | $5,614 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,020 | $17,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,884 | $9,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,757 | $9,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,397 | $3,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Lamar University | UVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,214 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,203 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lamar University | UVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lamar University | UVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $15,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $157 |
Diversity |
Lamar University | UVU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Lamar University | UVU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Lamar University | UVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Utah Valley University is larger than than Lamar University based on total student enrollment (43,099 students vs. 16,803 students)
Lamar University vs. UVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lamar University or UVU?
- Lamar University is 10.9% more expensive to attend than UVU for in-state tuition ($6,228.00 vs. $5,614.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at UVU than Lamar University ($17,174.00 vs. $16,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utah Valley University than Lamar University ($9,346 vs. $11,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utah Valley University are 7% lower than costs at Lamar University ($9,234 vs. $9,884)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utah Valley University than Lamar University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lamar University students is 186% larger than aid received Utah Valley University ($10,397 vs. $3,635)
Which college is harder to get into, Lamar University or UVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVU or Lamar University .
- Accepted freshman UVU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Lamar University (3.4)
Lamar University vs. UVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lamar University or UVU? 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 UVU and Lamar University.
- The graduation rate at Lamar University is higher than Utah Valley University (31% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Utah Valley University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Lamar University graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $45,500)
- Utah Valley University students graduate with a $6,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Lamar University graduates. ($15,200 vs. $22,000)
- UVU graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Lamar University graduates. ($157 vs. $227)
- More UVU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lamar University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/