- University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is a private school while Lamar University is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Texas.
- UIW has more expensive tuition of $35,660 than Lamar University ($18,482).
- Lamar University has tighter acceptance rate of 81.65% than UIW (93.85%).
- UIW has higher SAT scores of 1,020 than Lamar University (940).
- Lamar University is larger with 16,803 students than UIW (7,305 students).
University of the Incarnate Word View More Rivals | Lamar University View More Rivals | |
| #36 in Texas | Rankings | #294 in National Universities #50 in Texas |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| San Antonio, TX | Location | Beaumont, TX |
UIW| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $35,660 | Undergraduate | $8,690 Texas residents $18,482 out-of-state |
| $20,870 | Graduate | $8,642 Texas residents $15,986 out-of-state |
| $20,296 | Financial Aid | $8,006 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $25 graduate | |
| 93.85% | Acceptance Rate | 81.65% |
| 20.75% | Yield | 32.55% |
| 1,020 SAT, 19 ACT | Test Scores | 940 SAT, 16 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 7,305 | Total Students | 16,803 |
| 4,724 | Undergraduate | 8,264 |
| 2,581 | Graduate | 8,539 |
| 1,329 | Online Enrollment | 9,132 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 53% | Graduation Rate | 37% |
| 30% | Transfer-out Rate | 36% |
| 70% | Retention Rate | 59% |
| $52,500 | 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: 1,209) $7,800 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,506) $6,272 average annual costs |
| ✔ (17 meals per week) $5,200 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
| 340 Full-time 398 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 434 Full-time 131 Part-time |
| 1,145 Full-time 450 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,257 Full-time 163 Part-time |
| $78,245 for Faculties $61,186 Part-time | Average Salary | $75,946 for Faculties $51,611 Part-time |