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TLU Texas State UT Arlington Schreiner University Southwestern Adventist University UIW UTSA Texas A&M International University| Concordia University Texas | University of Houston Clear Lake | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Concordia University-Texas | UHCL | ||
| Location | Austin, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,863 | 8,562 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #954 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | concordia.edu | uhcl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Texas | UHCL | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,700 | $6,024 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,700 | $19,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,690 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,761 | $17,871 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,594 | $16,973 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 78% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Texas | UHCL | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,886 | 1,985 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 1,377 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.7% | 69.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 990/1173 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Texas | UHCL | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Texas | UHCL | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,174 | $17,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $280 | $177 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Texas | UHCL | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 1% |
Students |
Concordia University-Texas | UHCL | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Texas | UHCL | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Clear Lake is larger than than Concordia University-Texas based on total student enrollment (8,562 students vs. 1,863 students)
Concordia University-Texas vs. UHCL Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Texas or UHCL?
- Concordia University Texas is 476% more expensive to attend than UHCL for in-state tuition ($34,700.00 vs. $6,024.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.6% higher at Concordia University-Texas than University of Houston Clear Lake ($34,700.00 vs. $19,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Clear Lake than Concordia University-Texas ($17,871 vs. $24,761)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Clear Lake are 45% lower than costs at Concordia University Texas ($9,440 vs. $13,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Texas than University of Houston Clear Lake (98% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Texas students is 44.9% larger than aid received University of Houston Clear Lake ($24,594 vs. $16,973)
Concordia University-Texas vs. UHCL Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Texas or UHCL? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UHCL or Concordia University-Texas .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston Clear Lake (1025) is 27 points higher than at Concordia University-Texas (998)
- Incoming Concordia University-Texas students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at UHCL (22)
- Accepted freshman UHCL students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Concordia University-Texas (3.3)
- Concordia University-Texas has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than UHCL (69.4%)
Concordia University-Texas vs. UHCL Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Texas or UHCL? 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 UHCL and Concordia University-Texas.
- Graduates from University of Houston Clear Lake earn on average $7,600 more per year than Concordia University-Texas graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $46,100)
- University of Houston Clear Lake students graduate with a $10,024 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Texas graduates. ($17,150 vs. $27,174)
- UHCL graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Texas graduates. ($177 vs. $280)
- More UHCL graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Texas students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/