BC vs. UHCL

Comparable Facts

Compare Brazosport College in Lake Jackson, TX with University of Houston Clear Lake in Houston, TX on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Houston Clear Lake is larger than BC based on total student enrollment (8,137 students vs. 3,812 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Brazosport College is located in Lake Jackson, TX (Small Suburban setting); University of Houston Clear Lake is in Houston, TX (Large Suburban setting).
• Brazosport College is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Houston Clear Lake is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Brazosport College 20:1; University of Houston Clear Lake 15:1.

BC vs. UHCL Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, BC or UHCL? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brazosport College than UHCL ($11,311 vs. $14,059).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brazosport College are 21.7% lower than at University of Houston Clear Lake ($9,900 vs. $12,642).
• University of Houston Clear Lake is 154.8% more expensive for in-state tuition than BC (about $4,721 more per year; $7,770.00 vs. $3,049.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 348.2% higher at UHCL than at Brazosport College (about $16,403 more per year; $21,114.00 vs. $4,711.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Brazosport College than at University of Houston Clear Lake (94% vs. 76%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Clear Lake students is 280.2% larger than aid received by Brazosport College students ($12,630 vs. $3,322).

BC vs. UHCL Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, BC or UHCL? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between UHCL and BC.

• Brazosport College reports an open admissions policy.
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scoresUniversity of Houston Clear Lake 970/1150.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scoresUniversity of Houston Clear Lake 20/25.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: BC - Open admission; UHCL - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: BC Aug 15, 2027; UHCL Jun 1, 2027.

BC vs. UHCL Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for BC and UHCL? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Graduates from University of Houston Clear Lake earn a median of about $14,100 more per year than BC graduates about ten years after starting college ($53,700 vs. $39,600), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Brazosport College graduates have a $11,900 lower median loan debt than UHCL graduates ($5,250 vs. $17,150).
• Among borrowers, BC graduates have an estimated $123 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than UHCL graduates ($54 vs. $177).
• More UHCL graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 43%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.