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Overview |
UALR | UHCL | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,158 | 8,211 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #782 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ualr.edu | uhcl.edu | ||
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Costs |
UALR | UHCL | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,818 | $6,024 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,573 | $19,608 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,352 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,225 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,968 | $12,220 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 69% |
Admission |
UALR | UHCL | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,661 | 2,348 | ||
| Admitted | 2,114 | 1,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.6% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1170 | 990/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UALR | UHCL | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UALR | UHCL | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $17,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $177 |
Diversity |
UALR | UHCL | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UALR | UHCL | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UALR | 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 UALR based on total student enrollment (8,211 students vs. 8,158 students)
UALR vs. UHCL Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UALR or UHCL?
- University of Houston Clear Lake is 3.5% more expensive to attend than UALR for in-state tuition ($6,024.00 vs. $5,818.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.3% higher at UHCL than University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($19,608.00 vs. $16,573.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Clear Lake than UALR ($10,488 vs. $11,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Little Rock are 17.8% lower than costs at University of Houston Clear Lake ($9,352 vs. $11,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than University of Houston Clear Lake (96% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Clear Lake students is 22.6% larger than aid received University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($12,220 vs. $9,968)
UALR vs. UHCL Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UALR or UHCL? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UHCL or UALR .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston Clear Lake (1025) is 35 points higher than at UALR (990)
- Incoming UHCL students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UALR (21)
- Accepted freshman UALR students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at UHCL (3.39)
- UHCL has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than UALR (57.7%)
UALR vs. UHCL Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UALR 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 UALR.
- Graduates from University of Houston Clear Lake earn on average $15,700 more per year than UALR graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $38,000)
- University of Houston Clear Lake students graduate with a $3,350 lower median federal student loan debt than UALR graduates. ($17,150 vs. $20,500)
- UHCL graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than UALR graduates. ($177 vs. $211)
- More UHCL graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UALR 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/