- Both Sam Houston State University (Sam Houston State) and Lamar University are public.
- Both schools are located in Texas.
- Sam Houston State has more expensive tuition of $19,020 than Lamar University ($18,482).
- Sam Houston State has tighter acceptance rate of 74.39% than Lamar University (81.65%).
- Sam Houston State has higher SAT scores of 1,050 than Lamar University (940).
- Sam Houston State is larger with 21,480 students than Lamar University (16,803 students).
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| #255 in National Universities #31 in Texas | Rankings | #294 in National Universities #50 in Texas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Huntsville, TX | Location | Beaumont, TX |
Sam Houston State| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,228 Texas residents $19,020 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $8,690 Texas residents $18,482 out-of-state |
| $8,954 Texas residents $16,298 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,642 Texas residents $15,986 out-of-state |
| $8,466 | Financial Aid | $8,006 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $25 graduate |
| 74.39% | Acceptance Rate | 81.65% |
| 31.19% | Yield | 32.55% |
| 1,050 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 940 SAT, 16 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 21,480 | Total Students | 16,803 |
| 18,235 | Undergraduate | 8,264 |
| 3,245 | Graduate | 8,539 |
| 5,098 | Online Enrollment | 9,132 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 56% | Graduation Rate | 37% |
| 23% | Transfer-out Rate | 36% |
| 74% | Retention Rate | 59% |
| $49,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $46,000 |
| 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: 4,097) $6,008 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,506) $6,272 average annual costs |
| ✔ (99 meals per week) $4,900 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 20 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
| 804 Full-time 212 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 434 Full-time 131 Part-time |
| 2,210 Full-time 285 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,257 Full-time 163 Part-time |
| $72,548 for Faculties $60,069 Part-time | Average Salary | $75,946 for Faculties $51,611 Part-time |