- Both Lamar University and Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi are public.
- Both schools are located in Texas.
- Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi has more expensive tuition of $21,033 than Lamar University ($18,482).
- Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi has tighter acceptance rate of 60.46% than Lamar University (81.65%).
- Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi has higher SAT scores of 1,090 than Lamar University (940).
- Lamar University is larger with 16,803 students than Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi (10,778 students).
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| #294 in National Universities #50 in Texas | Rankings | #305 in National Universities #58 in Texas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Beaumont, TX | Location | Corpus Christi, TX |
| Known as | ||
| 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) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,690 Texas residents $18,482 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $9,748 Texas residents $21,033 out-of-state |
| $8,642 Texas residents $15,986 out-of-state | Graduate | $7,179 Texas residents $15,995 out-of-state |
| $8,006 | Financial Aid | $6,880 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $25 graduate | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 81.65% | Acceptance Rate | 60.46% |
| 32.55% | Yield | 30.02% |
| 940 SAT, 16 ACT | Test Scores | 1,090 SAT, 21 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 16,803 | Total Students | 10,778 |
| 8,264 | Undergraduate | 7,824 |
| 8,539 | Graduate | 2,954 |
| 9,132 | Online Enrollment | 2,645 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 37% | Graduation Rate | 35% |
| 36% | Transfer-out Rate | 44% |
| 59% | Retention Rate | 63% |
| $46,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,600 |
| 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 Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,506) $6,272 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,826) $7,251 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 20 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 434 Full-time 131 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 421 Full-time 162 Part-time |
| 1,257 Full-time 163 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,270 Full-time 203 Part-time |
| $75,946 for Faculties $51,611 Part-time | Average Salary | $76,889 for Faculties $60,867 Part-time |