Lamar University vs Sam Houston State University

Lamar University

Research 2 university in Southeast Texas with low tuition and accessible admissions serving nearly 17,500 students.

Public research university in Texas with strong focus on criminal justice and homeland security programs.

Comparison chart between Lamar University and Sam Houston State University raw data
Metric	Lamar University	Sam Houston State University
Acceptance Rate	85.7%	85.4%
ACT Composite 75th Percentile	24	25
Annual In-State Tuition	$6,228	$5,856
Annual Out-of-State Tuition	$16,068	$15,696
Endowment (End of Year)	$454,203,801	$1,102,070,126
Room and Board	$10,464	$11,960
SAT Math 75th Percentile	550	560
SAT Reading 75th Percentile	580	580
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)	$16,692	$17,816
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)	$26,532	$27,656
Total Student Enrollment	17,473	21,403