The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • Sam Houston State has more expensive tuition & fees ($19,020) than Lamar University ($18,482).
  • It is harder to admit to Lamar University than Sam Houston State.
  • Sam Houston State has a higher submitted SAT score (940) than Lamar University (940).
  • Sam Houston State has higher submitted ACT score (16) than Lamar University (16).
  • Sam Houston State has more students with 21,480 students while Lamar University has 16,803 students.
  • Sam Houston State has more full-time faculties with 804 faculties while Lamar University has 434 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Lamar University and Sam Houston State University.
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Lamar Universityvs.Sam Houston State
Beaumont, TexasLocationHuntsville, Texas
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Doctoral / Research UniversityCarnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
In-State$8,690
Out-Of-State$18,482
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$9,228
Out-Of-State$19,020
85%% Receiving Financial Aid77%
$8,006Average Amount of Financial Aid$8,466
83.73 %Acceptance Rates84.63 %
28.48 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)24.58 %
940SAT Score1,050
16ACT Score21
37 %Graduation Rate56 %
36 %Transfer-out Rate23 %
59 %Retention Rate74 %
16,803Student Population21,480
434Number of Faculties804
20 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio20 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement servicesOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

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