Lamar vs. Messenger

Both Lamar University and Messenger College are 4 years schools located in Texas. The following statements compare Lamar University and Messenger College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Lamar's tuition ($18,696) is more expensive than Messenger ($11,200).
  • Messenger's acceptance rate (50.00%) is lower than Lamar (85.73%).
  • Messenger has higher yield (100.00%) than Lamar (25.03%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,030.
  • Messenger's students to faculty ratio (9 to 1) is lower than Lamar (20 to 1).
  • Lamar (16,803 students) is larger than Messenger (19 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Lamar ($9,316) has higher amount of financial aid than Messenger ($7,022).
  • Messenger's graduation rate (56%) is higher than Lamar (37%).
Lamar University

Lamar University

Public, 4 years • Beaumont, TX #294 National Universities, #50 in Texas more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$8,904 In-State
$18,696 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,316
Test Scores
1,030 SAT
22 ACT
Admission
85.73% Acceptance Rate
25.03% Yield
Enrollment
8,264 Undergraduate
8,539 Graduate
9,132 Online Students
Graduation Rate
37% Graduation Rate
30% Transfer-out Rate
59% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
20 to 1 Students to Faculty
434 Faculties (full-time)
1,257 Staffs (full-time)
$75,946 Faculty Salary
$51,611 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,398 annual charge
-2,505 capacity
Messenger College

Messenger College

Private, 4 years • Bedford, TX #133 Faith-based Schools, #TX in Texas more rivals
Offered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$11,200
Financial Aid
$7,022
Test Scores
Admission
50.00% Acceptance Rate
100.00% Yield
Enrollment
19 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
56% Graduation Rate
75% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
9 to 1 Students to Faculty
2 Faculties (full-time)
9 Staffs (full-time)
$30,000 Faculty Salary
$39,660 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$4,200 annual charge
-64 capacity
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