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UTSA SHSU TAMUK University of Houston-Downtown Texas State PVAMU UNT Tarleton UH Mount St. Mary's College TSU Texas Tech| University of the Incarnate Word | Lamar University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UIW | Lamar University | ||
| Location | San Antonio, TX | Beaumont, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,305 | 16,803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #827 | #992 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiw.edu | lamar.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIW | Lamar University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,440 | $6,228 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,440 | $16,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,122 | $9,884 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,832 | $11,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,805 | $10,397 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
UIW | Lamar University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,625 | 6,214 | ||
| Admitted | 9,067 | 5,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.8% | 28.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1133 | 830/1030 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
UIW | Lamar University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIW | Lamar University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,179 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $227 |
Diversity |
UIW | Lamar University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 59% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
UIW | Lamar University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 2% | ||
Campus |
UIW | Lamar University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lamar University is larger than than UIW based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 7,305 students)
UIW vs. Lamar University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIW or Lamar University?
- University of the Incarnate Word is 420.9% more expensive to attend than Lamar University for in-state tuition ($32,440.00 vs. $6,228.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.5% higher at UIW than Lamar University ($32,440.00 vs. $16,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar University than UIW ($11,757 vs. $20,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lamar University are 32.8% lower than costs at University of the Incarnate Word ($9,884 vs. $13,122)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Incarnate Word than Lamar University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Incarnate Word students is 138.6% larger than aid received Lamar University ($24,805 vs. $10,397)
UIW vs. Lamar University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIW or Lamar University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lamar University or UIW .
- The average SAT score at Lamar University (974) is 11 points higher than at UIW (963)
- Incoming UIW students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Lamar University (21)
- Accepted freshman UIW students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Lamar University (3.4)
- UIW has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Lamar University (83.7%)
UIW vs. Lamar University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIW 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 UIW.
- The graduation rate at UIW is higher than Lamar University (43% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from University of the Incarnate Word earn on average $4,100 more per year than Lamar University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $45,500)
- Lamar University students graduate with a $5,179 lower median federal student loan debt than UIW graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,179)
- Lamar University graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than UIW graduates. ($227 vs. $281)
- More UIW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lamar University students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/