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Lamar University vs University of Houston-Clear Lake

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

Lamar University University of Houston-Clear Lake
Acceptance rate lower = more selective 86% 91%
SAT range (mid 50%) 930-1,140 970-1,150
ACT range (mid 50%) 18-25 20-25
Average net price what students actually pay after aid $9,366 $15,563
Sticker cost of attendance $22,254 $24,622
Graduation rate 37% 52%
Retention rate 62% 74%
Undergraduates 8,150 6,078
Student-faculty ratio 20:1 15:1
Setting Beaumont, TX Houston, 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 University of Houston-Clear Lake harder to get into?

Lamar University is more selective, with a 86% acceptance rate versus 91% at University of Houston-Clear Lake. 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 University of Houston-Clear Lake?

Lamar University has the lower average net price ($9,366 versus $15,563). 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.