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SHSU Texas A&M TAMUK University of Houston-Downtown Texas State PVAMU UNT Tarleton UH TSU Texas Tech UT Arlington| Lamar University | Texas A & M University Galveston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lamar University | Texas A & M University-Galveston | ||
| Location | Beaumont, TX | Galveston, Texas | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 16,803 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #992 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lamar.edu | tamug.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lamar University | Texas A & M University-Galveston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,228 | $4,516 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,020 | $12,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,884 | $7,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,757 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,397 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 0% |
Admission |
Lamar University | Texas A & M University-Galveston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,214 | 1,534 | ||
| Admitted | 5,203 | 848 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 55.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.5% | 60.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | 1100/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
Lamar University | Texas A & M University-Galveston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lamar University | Texas A & M University-Galveston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | N/A |
Diversity |
Lamar University | Texas A & M University-Galveston | ||
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| % Men | 34% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 66% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Lamar University | Texas A & M University-Galveston | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | - | ||
Campus |
Lamar University | Texas A & M University-Galveston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lamar University is larger than than Texas A & M University-Galveston based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 0 students)
Lamar University vs. Texas A & M University-Galveston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lamar University or Texas A & M University-Galveston?
- Lamar University is 37.9% more expensive to attend than Texas A & M University-Galveston for in-state tuition ($6,228.00 vs. $4,516.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.8% higher at Lamar University than Texas A & M University Galveston ($16,020.00 vs. $12,940.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A & M University Galveston are 26.7% lower than costs at Lamar University ($7,800 vs. $9,884)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lamar University than Texas A & M University Galveston (95% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lamar University students is ?% larger than aid received Texas A & M University Galveston ($10,397 vs. $0)
Lamar University vs. Texas A & M University-Galveston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lamar University or Texas A & M University-Galveston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A & M University-Galveston or Lamar University .
- Accepted freshman Texas A & M University-Galveston students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Lamar University (3.4)
- Lamar University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Texas A & M University-Galveston (55.3%)
Lamar University vs. Texas A & M University-Galveston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lamar University or Texas A & M University-Galveston? 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 Texas A & M University-Galveston and Lamar University.
- The graduation rate at Lamar University is higher than Texas A & M University Galveston (31% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/