Lamar vs Western Kentucky
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
CCatholic life: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Lamar UniversityBeaumont, TXCatholic life on campusACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Western Kentucky UniversityBowling Green, KYCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Lamar lists Mass 5 times a week; Western Kentucky lists Mass 5 times a week.
- Lamar lists confession once a week; Western Kentucky, 5 times a week.
- Western Kentucky has the higher graduation rate: 56% against 37% at Lamar.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Lamar: $49,652, against $43,889 at Western Kentucky.
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
CCatholic life: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
CCompass Score: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
5 times a week
5 times a week
Confession times
Once a week
5 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
4 times a week
Campus ministry
2 listed
3 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Beaumont, TX
Bowling Green, KY
Setting
City
City
Students
17,473
16,759
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
FAcademic Excellence: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
86%
94%
Average SAT
1061
971
ACT middle 50%
18–25
16–21
Graduation rate
37%
56%
First-year retention
62%
78%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$9,366
$10,990
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$7,568
$7,087
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$8,261
$6,871
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$8,545
$9,765
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$13,689
$14,049
Net price, over $110,000 income
$16,292
$17,653
Median debt
$21,250
$22,095
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$49,652
$43,889
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.