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Overview |
Colorado Mesa | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
| Location | Grand Junction, CO | Victoria, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,995 | 3,784 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #856 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mesastate.edu | uhv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado Mesa | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,592 | $5,111 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,192 | $14,903 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,760 | $10,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,076 | $9,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,698 | $10,612 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 77% |
Admission |
Colorado Mesa | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,631 | 1,881 | ||
| Admitted | 8,653 | 1,443 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 993/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Colorado Mesa | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado Mesa | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $17,529 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $181 |
Diversity |
Colorado Mesa | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Colorado Mesa | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Colorado Mesa | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colorado Mesa University is larger than than University of Houston-Victoria based on total student enrollment (8,995 students vs. 3,784 students)
Colorado Mesa vs. University of Houston-Victoria Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado Mesa or University of Houston-Victoria?
- Colorado Mesa University is 68.1% more expensive to attend than University of Houston-Victoria for in-state tuition ($8,592.00 vs. $5,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.6% higher at Colorado Mesa than University of Houston Victoria ($23,192.00 vs. $14,903.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Victoria than Colorado Mesa ($9,912 vs. $15,076)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Victoria are 12.1% lower than costs at Colorado Mesa University ($10,494 vs. $11,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado Mesa University than University of Houston Victoria (81% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Victoria students is 37.9% larger than aid received Colorado Mesa University ($10,612 vs. $7,698)
Colorado Mesa vs. University of Houston-Victoria Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado Mesa or University of Houston-Victoria? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Houston-Victoria or Colorado Mesa .
- Colorado Mesa has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than University of Houston-Victoria (76.7%)
Colorado Mesa vs. University of Houston-Victoria Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado Mesa or University of Houston-Victoria? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between University of Houston-Victoria and Colorado Mesa.
- Graduates from University of Houston Victoria earn on average $3,200 more per year than Colorado Mesa graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $40,000)
- University of Houston Victoria students graduate with a $4,221 lower median federal student loan debt than Colorado Mesa graduates. ($17,529 vs. $21,750)
- University of Houston-Victoria graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Colorado Mesa graduates. ($181 vs. $224)
- More University of Houston-Victoria graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colorado Mesa students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/