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Overview |
UTC | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
| Location | Chattanooga, TN | Victoria, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,380 | 3,784 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #815 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utc.edu | uhv.edu | ||
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Costs |
UTC | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $5,111 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,296 | $14,903 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,052 | $10,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,801 | $9,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,834 | $10,612 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 77% |
Admission |
UTC | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,096 | 1,881 | ||
| Admitted | 7,006 | 1,443 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1005/1185 | 993/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UTC | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UTC | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,792 | $17,529 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $181 |
Diversity |
UTC | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UTC | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 2% | ||
Campus |
UTC | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than University of Houston-Victoria based on total student enrollment (11,380 students vs. 3,784 students)
UTC vs. University of Houston-Victoria Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UTC or University of Houston-Victoria?
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is 61.1% more expensive to attend than University of Houston-Victoria for in-state tuition ($8,232.00 vs. $5,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.3% higher at UTC than University of Houston Victoria ($16,296.00 vs. $14,903.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Victoria than UTC ($9,912 vs. $13,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 4.4% lower than costs at University of Houston Victoria ($10,052 vs. $10,494)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than University of Houston Victoria (93% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Victoria students is 7.9% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($10,612 vs. $9,834)
UTC vs. University of Houston-Victoria Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UTC 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 UTC .
- UTC has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than University of Houston-Victoria (76.7%)
UTC vs. University of Houston-Victoria Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UTC 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 UTC.
- Graduates from University of Houston Victoria earn on average $2,600 more per year than UTC graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $40,600)
- University of Houston Victoria students graduate with a $3,263 lower median federal student loan debt than UTC graduates. ($17,529 vs. $20,792)
- University of Houston-Victoria graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than UTC graduates. ($181 vs. $214)
- More UTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Victoria students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/