| UIW vs. Lamar |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#339 in National Universities #40 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #359 in National Universities #49 in Texas Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$35,660 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$8,690 Texas Residents $18,482 Out-of-State |
| expensive$20,870 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,642 Texas Residents $15,986 Out-of-State |
| More$20,296 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,006 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,020 SAT 19 ACT | Test Scores | Lower940 SAT 16 ACT |
| Easier94.20% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter83.73% |
| Lower10.78% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable28.48% |
| High School GPA High School Record Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test 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 | ||
| Smaller7,305 | Total Enrollment | Larger16,803 |
| Smaller4,724 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger8,264 |
| Smaller2,581 | Graduate Student Population | Larger8,539 |
| Smaller1,329 | Online Student Population | Larger9,132 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher53% | Graduate Rate | Lower37% |
| Lower30% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher36% |
| Higher70% | Retention Rate | Lower59% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,209) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,506) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,200) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,612) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty20 to 1 |
| 738 | Number of faculties | 565 |
| Higher$78,567 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$77,043 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.