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SHSU TAMUK University of Houston-Downtown Texas State PVAMU UNT Tarleton UH Nebraska TSU Texas Tech UT Arlington| University of Nebraska at Omaha | Lamar University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNOMAHA | Lamar University | ||
| Location | Omaha, NE | Beaumont, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,058 | 16,803 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #620 | #992 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unomaha.edu | lamar.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNOMAHA | Lamar University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,344 | $6,228 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,926 | $16,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,642 | $9,884 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,973 | $11,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,180 | $10,397 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 95% |
Admission |
UNOMAHA | Lamar University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,506 | 6,214 | ||
| Admitted | 8,162 | 5,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.7% | 28.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNOMAHA | Lamar University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNOMAHA | Lamar University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $227 |
Diversity |
UNOMAHA | Lamar University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
UNOMAHA | Lamar University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 2% | ||
Campus |
UNOMAHA | Lamar University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lamar University is larger than than UNOMAHA based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 15,058 students)
UNOMAHA vs. Lamar University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNOMAHA or Lamar University?
- University of Nebraska at Omaha is 1.9% more expensive to attend than Lamar University for in-state tuition ($6,344.00 vs. $6,228.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.4% higher at UNOMAHA than Lamar University ($19,926.00 vs. $16,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar University than UNOMAHA ($11,757 vs. $12,973)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lamar University are 7.7% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Omaha ($9,884 vs. $10,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lamar University than University of Nebraska at Omaha (95% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lamar University students is 27.1% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Omaha ($10,397 vs. $8,180)
UNOMAHA vs. Lamar University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNOMAHA or Lamar University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lamar University or UNOMAHA .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska at Omaha (1050) is 76 points higher than at Lamar University (974)
- Incoming UNOMAHA students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lamar University (21)
- Accepted freshman UNOMAHA students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Lamar University (3.4)
- UNOMAHA has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Lamar University (83.7%)
UNOMAHA vs. Lamar University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNOMAHA 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 UNOMAHA.
- The graduation rate at UNOMAHA is higher than Lamar University (43% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska at Omaha earn on average $1,100 more per year than Lamar University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $45,500)
- University of Nebraska at Omaha students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lamar University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,000)
- UNOMAHA graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Lamar University graduates. ($201 vs. $227)
- More UNOMAHA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lamar University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/