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SHSU TAMUK Tarleton University of Houston-Downtown Texas State PVAMU UNT UH Angelo State TSU Texas Tech UT Arlington| Lamar University | West Texas A & M University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lamar University | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Beaumont, TX | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,803 | 9,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #992 | #887 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lamar.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lamar University | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,228 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,020 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,884 | $9,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,757 | $17,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,397 | $7,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 88% |
Admission |
Lamar University | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,214 | 4,695 | ||
| Admitted | 5,203 | 4,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.5% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lamar University | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $211 |
Diversity |
Lamar University | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Lamar University | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Lamar University | West Texas A & M University | ||
| 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
- Lamar University is larger than than West Texas A & M University based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 9,242 students)
Lamar University vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lamar University or West Texas A & M University?
- West Texas A & M University is 2.3% more expensive to attend than Lamar University for in-state tuition ($6,372.00 vs. $6,228.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.8% higher at Lamar University than West Texas A & M University ($16,020.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar University than West Texas A & M University ($11,757 vs. $17,001)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 0.2% lower than costs at Lamar University ($9,860 vs. $9,884)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lamar University than West Texas A & M University (95% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lamar University students is 38.6% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($10,397 vs. $7,500)
Lamar University vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lamar University or West Texas A & M University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Texas A & M University or Lamar University .
- The average SAT score at Lamar University (974) is 3 points higher than at West Texas A & M University (971)
- Incoming Lamar University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at West Texas A & M University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Lamar University (3.4)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than Lamar University (83.7%)
Lamar University vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lamar University or West Texas A & M 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 West Texas A & M University and Lamar University.
- The graduation rate at West Texas A & M University is higher than Lamar University (42% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Lamar University earn on average $1,400 more per year than West Texas A & M University graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $44,100)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lamar University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,000)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Lamar University graduates. ($211 vs. $227)
- More West Texas A & M University 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/