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SHSU TAMUK University of Houston-Downtown Texas State PVAMU UVU UNT Tarleton UH TSU Texas Tech Utah State University| Lamar University | Weber State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lamar University | WSU | ||
| Location | Beaumont, TX | Ogden, UT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,803 | 29,914 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #992 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lamar.edu | weber.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lamar University | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,228 | $5,471 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,020 | $16,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,884 | $9,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,757 | $10,525 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,397 | $5,831 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Lamar University | WSU | ||
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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 | 3.36 | ||
| 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 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Lamar University | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lamar University | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $155 |
Diversity |
Lamar University | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 14% |
Students |
Lamar University | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Lamar University | WSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Weber State University is larger than than Lamar University based on total student enrollment (29,914 students vs. 16,803 students)
Lamar University vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lamar University or WSU?
- Lamar University is 13.8% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($6,228.00 vs. $5,471.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at WSU than Lamar University ($16,164.00 vs. $16,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Weber State University than Lamar University ($10,525 vs. $11,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Weber State University are 7.1% lower than costs at Lamar University ($9,232 vs. $9,884)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Weber State University than Lamar University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lamar University students is 78.3% larger than aid received Weber State University ($10,397 vs. $5,831)
Which college is harder to get into, Lamar University or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or Lamar University .
- Accepted freshman Lamar University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at WSU (3.36)
Lamar University vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lamar University or WSU? 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 WSU and Lamar University.
- The graduation rate at WSU is higher than Lamar University (43% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Weber State University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Lamar University graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $45,500)
- Weber State University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lamar University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,000)
- WSU graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Lamar University graduates. ($155 vs. $227)
- More WSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lamar University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/