| Sam Houston State vs. Lamar |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#337 in National Universities #39 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #359 in National Universities #49 in Texas Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$9,228 Texas Residents $19,068 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$8,905 Texas Residents $18,745 Out-of-State |
| expensive$8,954 Texas Residents $16,334 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,642 Texas Residents $16,022 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,135 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,316 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,040 SAT 20 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,050 SAT 22 ACT |
| Easier90.26% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter86.41% |
| Lower21.09% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable21.92% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School Rank High School Record 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 Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger21,039 | Total Enrollment | Smaller17,772 |
| Larger17,787 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller8,184 |
| Smaller3,252 | Graduate Student Population | Larger9,588 |
| Smaller4,590 | Online Student Population | Larger10,722 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher55% | Graduate Rate | Lower37% |
| Lower22% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher30% |
| Higher73% | Retention Rate | Lower62% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,097) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,506) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,900) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,612) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty20 to 1 |
| 1,067 | Number of faculty | 577 |
| Lower$73,727 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$83,632 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.