WSU vs. Lamar

The following statements compare Wichita State University and Lamar University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • WSU's tuition ($19,869) is more expensive than Lamar ($18,745).
  • Lamar's acceptance rate (86.41%) is lower than WSU (93.95%).
  • Lamar has higher yield (21.92%) than WSU (20.08%).
  • WSU's SAT score (1,110) is higher than Lamar (1,050).
  • WSU's students to faculty ratio (19 to 1) is lower than Lamar (20 to 1).
  • Lamar (17,772 students) is larger than WSU (16,689 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Lamar ($10,193) has higher amount of financial aid than WSU ($7,537).
  • WSU's graduation rate (51%) is higher than Lamar (37%).
Wichita State University

Wichita State University

Public, 4 years • Wichita, KS #407 National Universities, #11 in Kansas more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,684 In-State
$19,869 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$7,537
Test Scores
1,110 SAT
21 ACT
Admission
93.95% Acceptance Rate
20.08% Yield
Enrollment
13,313 Undergraduate
3,376 Graduate
4,761 Online Students
Graduation Rate
51% Graduation Rate
26% Transfer-out Rate
69% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
542 Faculties (full-time)
2,419 Staffs (full-time)
$83,361 Faculty Salary
$71,585 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Lamar University

Lamar University

Public, 4 years • Beaumont, TX #406 National Universities, #53 in Texas more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$8,905 In-State
$18,745 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,193
Test Scores
1,050 SAT
22 ACT
Admission
86.41% Acceptance Rate
21.92% Yield
Enrollment
8,184 Undergraduate
9,588 Graduate
10,722 Online Students
Graduation Rate
37% Graduation Rate
30% Transfer-out Rate
62% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
20 to 1 Students to Faculty
402 Faculties (full-time)
1,282 Staffs (full-time)
$83,632 Faculty Salary
$58,455 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Graduation
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