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Overview |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Lamar University | ||
| Location | Corpus Christi, TX | Beaumont, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,855 | 17,473 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #812 | #938 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamucc.edu | lamar.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Lamar University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,913 | $6,228 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,587 | $16,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,869 | $10,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,991 | $10,999 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,200 | $10,544 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 88% |
Admission |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Lamar University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,675 | 7,246 | ||
| Admitted | 9,551 | 6,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.6% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 910/1130 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Lamar University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Lamar University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $227 |
Diversity |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Lamar University | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Lamar University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Lamar University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lamar University is larger than than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi based on total student enrollment (17,473 students vs. 10,855 students)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. Lamar University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or Lamar University?
- Lamar University is 26.8% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($6,228.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at Lamar University than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($16,020.00 vs. $15,587.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar University than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi ($10,999 vs. $14,991)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lamar University are 25.3% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($10,272 vs. $12,869)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lamar University than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (88% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lamar University students is 14.6% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($10,544 vs. $9,200)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. Lamar University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or Lamar University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lamar University or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi .
- The average SAT score at Lamar University (974) is 11 points higher than at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (963)
- Incoming Lamar University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (20)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Lamar University (3.4)
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Lamar University (85.7%)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. Lamar University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or Lamar 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 Lamar University and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is higher than Lamar University (40% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi earn on average $1,500 more per year than Lamar University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $45,500)
- Lamar University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,000)
- Lamar University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($227 vs. $237)
- More Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lamar University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/