Lamar University vs. Christ Mission College

Comparable Facts

Compare Lamar University in Beaumont, TX with Christ Mission College in San Antonio, Texas on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Lamar University is larger than Christ Mission College based on total student enrollment (17,772 students vs. 32 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Lamar University is located in Beaumont, TX (Midsize City setting); Christ Mission College is in San Antonio, Texas (Large Suburban setting).
• Lamar University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Christ Mission College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Lamar University 20:1; Christ Mission College 6:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christ Mission College are 45.6% lower than at Lamar University ($5,695 vs. $10,464).
• Out-of-state tuition is 112.9% higher at Lamar University than at Christ Mission College (about $9,939 more per year; $18,745 vs. $8,806).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Christ Mission College than at Lamar University (100% vs. 91%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Lamar University students is 111.2% larger than aid received by Christ Mission College students ($12,263 vs. $5,806).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test optional at Lamar University, open admission at Christ Mission College.
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 21.9% at Lamar University vs. 100% at Christ Mission College.

Loans and repayment

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.