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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 | Wayland Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lamar University | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Location | Beaumont, TX | Plainview, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,803 | 2,978 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #992 | #544 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lamar.edu | wbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lamar University | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,228 | $20,942 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,020 | $20,942 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,884 | $8,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,757 | $22,663 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,397 | $13,608 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
Lamar University | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,214 | 1,311 | ||
| Admitted | 5,203 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.5% | 28.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | 900/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lamar University | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lamar University | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $19,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $205 |
Diversity |
Lamar University | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Lamar University | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Lamar University | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| 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 Wayland Baptist University based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 2,978 students)
Lamar University vs. Wayland Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lamar University or Wayland Baptist University?
- Wayland Baptist University is 236.3% more expensive to attend than Lamar University for in-state tuition ($20,942.00 vs. $6,228.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.7% higher at Wayland Baptist University than Lamar University ($20,942.00 vs. $16,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar University than Wayland Baptist University ($11,757 vs. $22,663)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayland Baptist University are 14.1% lower than costs at Lamar University ($8,660 vs. $9,884)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayland Baptist University than Lamar University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wayland Baptist University students is 30.9% larger than aid received Lamar University ($13,608 vs. $10,397)
Lamar University vs. Wayland Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lamar University or Wayland Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wayland Baptist University or Lamar University .
- The average SAT score at Lamar University (974) is 63 points higher than at Wayland Baptist University (911)
- Incoming Lamar University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Wayland Baptist University (20)
- Accepted freshman Lamar University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Wayland Baptist University (3.14)
- Lamar University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Wayland Baptist University (69.7%)
Lamar University vs. Wayland Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lamar University or Wayland Baptist University? 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 Wayland Baptist University and Lamar University.
- The graduation rate at Wayland Baptist University is higher than Lamar University (37% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Lamar University earn on average $700 more per year than Wayland Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $44,800)
- Wayland Baptist University students graduate with a $2,125 lower median federal student loan debt than Lamar University graduates. ($19,875 vs. $22,000)
- Wayland Baptist University graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Lamar University graduates. ($205 vs. $227)
- More Wayland Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lamar University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/