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Overview |
UHCL | CSUMB | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,562 | 7,045 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #861 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uhcl.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHCL | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,024 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,320 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,871 | $11,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,973 | $8,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 66% |
Admission |
UHCL | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,985 | 12,568 | ||
| Admitted | 1,377 | 11,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.4% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1173 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UHCL | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHCL | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,150 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $177 | $144 |
Diversity |
UHCL | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
UHCL | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
UHCL | CSUMB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Clear Lake is larger than than CSUMB based on total student enrollment (8,562 students vs. 7,045 students)
UHCL vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHCL or CSUMB?
- University of Houston Clear Lake is 4.9% more expensive to attend than CSUMB for in-state tuition ($6,024.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.6% higher at UHCL than California State University Monterey Bay ($19,320.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Monterey Bay than UHCL ($11,435 vs. $17,871)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Clear Lake are 72.3% lower than costs at California State University Monterey Bay ($9,440 vs. $16,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Houston Clear Lake than California State University Monterey Bay (78% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Clear Lake students is 95% larger than aid received California State University Monterey Bay ($16,973 vs. $8,702)
UHCL vs. CSUMB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHCL or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or UHCL .
- Accepted freshman CSUMB students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at UHCL (3.39)
- CSUMB has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than UHCL (69.4%)
UHCL vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHCL or CSUMB? 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 CSUMB and UHCL.
- Graduates from University of Houston Clear Lake earn on average $8,400 more per year than CSUMB graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $45,300)
- California State University Monterey Bay students graduate with a $3,150 lower median federal student loan debt than UHCL graduates. ($14,000 vs. $17,150)
- CSUMB graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than UHCL graduates. ($144 vs. $177)
- More CSUMB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UHCL students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/