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