- Both Lamar University and University of New Orleans (UNO) are public.
- Lamar University is located in Beaumont, TX and UNO is located in New Orleans, LA.
- Lamar University has more expensive tuition of $18,482 than UNO ($14,008).
- UNO has tighter acceptance rate of 56.61% than Lamar University (81.65%).
- UNO has higher SAT scores of 1,055 than Lamar University (940).
- Lamar University is larger with 16,803 students than UNO (7,111 students).
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| #294 in National Universities #50 in Texas | Rankings | #298 in National Universities #19 in Louisiana |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Beaumont, TX | Location | New Orleans, LA |
| Known as | UNO | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,690 Texas residents $18,482 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $9,172 Louisiana residents $14,008 out-of-state |
| $8,642 Texas residents $15,986 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,108 Louisiana residents $13,678 out-of-state |
| $8,006 | Financial Aid | $8,743 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $25 graduate | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $40 graduate |
| 81.65% | Acceptance Rate | 56.61% |
| 32.55% | Yield | 45.39% |
| 940 SAT, 16 ACT | Test Scores | 1,055 SAT, 21 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 16,803 | Total Students | 7,111 |
| 8,264 | Undergraduate | 5,804 |
| 8,539 | Graduate | 1,307 |
| 9,132 | Online Enrollment | 953 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 37% | Graduation Rate | 38% |
| 36% | Transfer-out Rate | 34% |
| 59% | Retention Rate | 61% |
| $46,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $43,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,506) $6,272 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,604) $5,960 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,200 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 20 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 434 Full-time 131 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 263 Full-time 122 Part-time |
| 1,257 Full-time 163 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 942 Full-time 130 Part-time |
| $75,946 for Faculties $51,611 Part-time | Average Salary | $75,052 for Faculties $57,337 Part-time |