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Lamar University vs Prairie View A & M University

Side by side on admissions, cost, and fit, from the same verified school records.

Lamar University Prairie View A & M University
Acceptance rate lower = more selective 86% 79%
SAT range (mid 50%) 930-1,140 860-1,080
ACT range (mid 50%) 18-25 16-21
Average net price what students actually pay after aid $9,366 $13,570
Sticker cost of attendance $22,254 $26,362
Graduation rate 37% 43%
Retention rate 62% 76%
Undergraduates 8,150 8,877
Student-faculty ratio 20:1 17:1
Setting Beaumont, TX Prairie View, TX
Type Public Public
Application fee $25 n/a
Test policy Required for some n/a

Highlighted values mark the stronger figure on cost and outcomes. Verified for the 2026-2027 cycle.

Common questions

Is Lamar University or Prairie View A & M University harder to get into?

Prairie View A & M University is more selective, with a 79% acceptance rate versus 86% at Lamar University. Both should be treated as reaches unless your stats sit at or above the mid-50% range shown above.

Which is cheaper, Lamar University or Prairie View A & M University?

Lamar University has the lower average net price ($9,366 versus $13,570). Net price is what families actually pay after grants and scholarships, so it is a truer comparison than sticker price. Run each school's net price calculator for your own income.