| Lamar vs. TAMU Commerce |
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|---|---|---|
#359 in National Universities #49 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #284 in National Universities #28 in Texas Colleges |
| Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$8,905 Texas Residents $18,745 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$10,026 Texas Residents $22,326 Out-of-State |
| expensive$8,642 Texas Residents $16,022 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$7,338 Texas Residents $14,718 Out-of-State |
| More$9,316 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,004 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,050 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,060 SAT 22 ACT |
| Tighter86.41% | Acceptance Rate | Easier92.24% |
| Favorable21.92% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower12.26% |
| High School Rank High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger17,772 | Total Enrollment | Smaller13,252 |
| Smaller8,184 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger9,992 |
| Larger9,588 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller3,260 |
| Larger10,722 | Online Student Population | Smaller5,935 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower37% | Graduate Rate | Higher43% |
| Higher30% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower26% |
| Higher62% | Retention Rate | Lower57% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,506) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,300) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,612) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,800) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty20 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 577 | Number of faculty | 808 |
| Higher$83,632 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$80,127 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.