Lamar vs. Sam Houston State
Both Lamar University and Sam Houston State University are Public, 4 years schools located in Texas. The following statements compare Lamar University and Sam Houston State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Sam Houston State's tuition ($19,020) is more expensive than Lamar ($18,482).
- Lamar's acceptance rate (83.73%) is lower than Sam Houston State (84.63%).
- Lamar has higher yield (28.48%) than Sam Houston State (24.58%).
- Sam Houston State's SAT score (1,050) is higher than Lamar (940).
- Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.
- Sam Houston State (21,480 students) is larger than Lamar (16,803 students) with more enrolled students.
- Sam Houston State ($8,466) has higher amount of financial aid than Lamar ($8,006).
- Sam Houston State's graduation rate (56%) is higher than Lamar (37%).
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$8,690 In-State
$18,482 out-of-state
$18,482 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,006
Test Scores
940 SAT
16 ACT
Admission
83.73% Acceptance Rate
28.48% Yield
Enrollment
8,264 Undergraduate
8,539 Graduate
9,132 Online Students
Graduation Rate
37% Graduation Rate
36% Transfer-out Rate
59% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
20 to 1 Students to Faculty
434 Faculties (full-time)
1,257 Staffs (full-time)
$75,946 Faculty Salary
$51,611 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,272 annual charge
-2,506 capacity
Sam Houston State University
Public, 4 years • Huntsville, TX #255 National Universities, #31 in Texas more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,228 In-State
$19,020 out-of-state
$19,020 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,466
Test Scores
1,050 SAT
21 ACT
Admission
84.63% Acceptance Rate
24.58% Yield
Enrollment
18,235 Undergraduate
3,245 Graduate
5,098 Online Students
Graduation Rate
56% Graduation Rate
23% Transfer-out Rate
74% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
20 to 1 Students to Faculty
804 Faculties (full-time)
2,210 Staffs (full-time)
$72,548 Faculty Salary
$60,069 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,008 annual charge
-4,097 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,900 annual charge
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