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Overview |
A&M Commerce | UH | ||
| Location | Commerce, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,013 | 46,676 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #909 | #468 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamu-commerce.edu | uh.edu | ||
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Costs |
A&M Commerce | UH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,790 | $8,685 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,390 | $21,165 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,808 | $10,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,902 | $13,738 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,573 | $11,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 74% |
Admission |
A&M Commerce | UH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,231 | 30,327 | ||
| Admitted | 7,621 | 21,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2026 | May 31, 2026 |
Academics |
A&M Commerce | UH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
A&M Commerce | UH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,514 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $212 | $204 |
Diversity |
A&M Commerce | UH | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
A&M Commerce | UH | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 3% | ||
Campus |
A&M Commerce | UH | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston is larger than than A&M Commerce based on total student enrollment (46,676 students vs. 12,013 students)
A&M Commerce vs. UH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, A&M Commerce or UH?
- University of Houston is 81.3% more expensive to attend than A&M Commerce for in-state tuition ($8,685.00 vs. $4,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.7% higher at UH than Texas A&M University Commerce ($21,165.00 vs. $17,390.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Commerce than UH ($11,902 vs. $13,738)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Commerce are 10.4% lower than costs at University of Houston ($9,808 vs. $10,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Commerce than University of Houston (94% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Commerce students is 0.2% larger than aid received University of Houston ($11,573 vs. $11,551)
A&M Commerce vs. UH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, A&M Commerce or UH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UH or A&M Commerce .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston (1154) is 174 points higher than at A&M Commerce (980)
- Incoming UH students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at A&M Commerce (21)
- Accepted freshman UH students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at A&M Commerce (3.36)
- A&M Commerce has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than UH (69.5%)
A&M Commerce vs. UH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, A&M Commerce or UH? 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 UH and A&M Commerce.
- The graduation rate at UH is higher than Texas A&M University Commerce (46% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Houston earn on average $17,800 more per year than A&M Commerce graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $41,200)
- University of Houston students graduate with a $764 lower median federal student loan debt than A&M Commerce graduates. ($19,750 vs. $20,514)
- UH graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than A&M Commerce graduates. ($204 vs. $212)
- More UH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former A&M Commerce students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/