Lamar University vs. South Texas College

Comparable Facts

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

South Texas College is larger than Lamar University based on total student enrollment (27,431 students vs. 17,772 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Lamar University is located in Beaumont, TX (Midsize City setting); South Texas College is in McAllen, TX (Midsize City setting).
• Lamar University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. South Texas College is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Lamar University 20:1; South Texas College 22:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Texas College are 17.5% lower than at Lamar University ($8,638 vs. $10,464).
• Out-of-state tuition is 146% higher at Lamar University than at South Texas College (about $11,125 more per year; $18,745 vs. $7,620).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Lamar University than at South Texas College (91% vs. 86%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Lamar University students is 62.5% larger than aid received by South Texas College students ($12,263 vs. $7,547).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test optional at Lamar University, open admission at South Texas College.
• Typical fall application deadline: South Texas College Jun 18, 2027.

Loans and repayment

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