Lamar University vs. Southeastern Louisiana University

Two Rivalry Colleges in Southland Conference

  • Both Lamar University and Southeastern Louisiana University are public.
  • Lamar University is located in Beaumont, TX and Southeastern Louisiana University is located in Hammond, LA.
  • Southeastern Louisiana University has more expensive tuition of $20,851 than Lamar University ($18,482).
  • Lamar University has tighter acceptance rate of 81.65% than Southeastern Louisiana University (88.34%).
  • Lamar University is larger with 16,803 students than Southeastern Louisiana University (13,465 students).
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#294 in National Universities
#50 in Texas
Rankings#14 in Louisiana
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Beaumont, TXLocationHammond, LA
Known asSoutheastern
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degrees1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Doctoral/Research UniversityCarnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (larger programs)
Tuition & Fees
$8,690 Texas residents
$18,482 out-of-state
Undergraduate$8,373 Louisiana residents
$20,851 out-of-state
$8,642 Texas residents
$15,986 out-of-state
Graduate$8,830 Louisiana residents
$21,308 out-of-state
$8,006Financial Aid$8,800
Admission
$25 undergraduate
$25 graduate
Application Fee$20 undergraduate
$20 graduate
81.65%Acceptance Rate88.34%
32.55%Yield69.61%
940 SAT, 16 ACTTest Scores
Student Population
16,803Total Students13,465
8,264Undergraduate12,426
8,539Graduate1,039
9,132Online Enrollment866
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
37%Graduation Rate43%
36%Transfer-out Rate32%
59%Retention Rate71%
$46,000Average Earning after Graduation$42,800
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,506)
$6,272 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,648)
$5,200 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
20 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio18 to 1
434 Full-time
131 Part-time
Number of Faculties513 Full-time
118 Part-time
1,257 Full-time
163 Part-time
Number of Staffs1,271 Full-time
252 Part-time
$75,946 for Faculties
$51,611 Part-time
Average Salary$62,739 for Faculties
$49,716 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023