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Overview |
A&M-Texarkana | UHCL | ||
| Location | Texarkana, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,109 | 8,211 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamut.edu | uhcl.edu | ||
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Costs |
A&M-Texarkana | UHCL | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,090 | $6,024 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,107 | $19,608 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,082 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,320 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,122 | $12,220 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 69% |
Admission |
A&M-Texarkana | UHCL | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,802 | 2,348 | ||
| Admitted | 1,445 | 1,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1080 | 990/1170 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
A&M-Texarkana | UHCL | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
A&M-Texarkana | UHCL | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,504 | $17,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $177 |
Diversity |
A&M-Texarkana | UHCL | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
A&M-Texarkana | UHCL | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 0% | ||
Campus |
A&M-Texarkana | UHCL | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Clear Lake is larger than than A&M-Texarkana based on total student enrollment (8,211 students vs. 2,109 students)
A&M-Texarkana vs. UHCL Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, A&M-Texarkana or UHCL?
- Texas A&M University Texarkana is 1.1% more expensive to attend than UHCL for in-state tuition ($6,090.00 vs. $6,024.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at UHCL than Texas A&M University Texarkana ($19,608.00 vs. $19,107.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Clear Lake than A&M-Texarkana ($10,488 vs. $13,320)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Clear Lake are 9.7% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Texarkana ($11,014 vs. $12,082)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Texarkana than University of Houston Clear Lake (89% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Clear Lake students is 34% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Texarkana ($12,220 vs. $9,122)
A&M-Texarkana vs. UHCL Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, A&M-Texarkana or UHCL? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UHCL or A&M-Texarkana .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston Clear Lake (1025) is 30 points higher than at A&M-Texarkana (995)
- Incoming A&M-Texarkana students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at UHCL (22)
- Accepted freshman A&M-Texarkana students have at the same average high school GPA (3.39) as students at UHCL (3.39)
- A&M-Texarkana has a higher acceptance rate (80.2%) than UHCL (75.3%)
A&M-Texarkana vs. UHCL Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, A&M-Texarkana 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 A&M-Texarkana.
- Graduates from University of Houston Clear Lake earn on average $15,800 more per year than A&M-Texarkana graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $37,900)
- Texas A&M University Texarkana students graduate with a $2,646 lower median federal student loan debt than UHCL graduates. ($14,504 vs. $17,150)
- A&M-Texarkana graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than UHCL graduates. ($149 vs. $177)
- More UHCL graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former A&M-Texarkana students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/