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Overview |
UHCL | MSU | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Wichita Falls, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,211 | 5,573 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #838 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uhcl.edu | mwsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHCL | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,024 | $5,877 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,608 | $7,827 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,014 | $10,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,488 | $11,798 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,220 | $10,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 90% |
Admission |
UHCL | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,348 | 5,824 | ||
| Admitted | 1,768 | 5,089 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 87.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1170 | 910/1100 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
UHCL | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHCL | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,150 | $22,299 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $177 | $230 |
Diversity |
UHCL | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UHCL | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 3% | ||
Campus |
UHCL | MSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Clear Lake is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (8,211 students vs. 5,573 students)
UHCL vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHCL or MSU?
- University of Houston Clear Lake is 2.5% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($6,024.00 vs. $5,877.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150.5% higher at UHCL than Midwestern State University ($19,608.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Clear Lake than MSU ($10,488 vs. $11,798)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midwestern State University are 7.6% lower than costs at University of Houston Clear Lake ($10,240 vs. $11,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midwestern State University than University of Houston Clear Lake (90% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Clear Lake students is 17.3% larger than aid received Midwestern State University ($12,220 vs. $10,415)
UHCL vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHCL or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or UHCL .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston Clear Lake (1025) is 23 points higher than at MSU (1002)
- Incoming UHCL students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at MSU (22)
- Accepted freshman UHCL students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at MSU (3.2)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (87.4%) than UHCL (75.3%)
UHCL vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHCL or MSU? 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 MSU and UHCL.
- Graduates from University of Houston Clear Lake earn on average $9,400 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $44,300)
- University of Houston Clear Lake students graduate with a $5,149 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($17,150 vs. $22,299)
- UHCL graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($177 vs. $230)
- More UHCL graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/