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Overview |
UHCL | RU | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,211 | 7,531 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #449 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uhcl.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHCL | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,024 | $8,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,608 | $20,853 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,014 | $11,973 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,488 | $18,282 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,220 | $8,968 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 99% |
Admission |
UHCL | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,348 | 11,072 | ||
| Admitted | 1,768 | 10,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 90.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1170 | 950/1170 | ||
| 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 |
UHCL | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHCL | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,150 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $177 | $237 |
Diversity |
UHCL | RU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UHCL | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 11% | ||
Campus |
UHCL | RU | ||
| 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 RU based on total student enrollment (8,211 students vs. 7,531 students)
UHCL vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHCL or RU?
- Radford University is 39.5% more expensive to attend than UHCL for in-state tuition ($8,401.00 vs. $6,024.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.3% higher at RU than University of Houston Clear Lake ($20,853.00 vs. $19,608.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Clear Lake than RU ($10,488 vs. $18,282)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Clear Lake are 8.7% lower than costs at Radford University ($11,014 vs. $11,973)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than University of Houston Clear Lake (99% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Clear Lake students is 36.3% larger than aid received Radford University ($12,220 vs. $8,968)
UHCL vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHCL or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or UHCL .
- Accepted freshman UHCL students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (90.6%) than UHCL (75.3%)
UHCL vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHCL or RU? 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 RU and UHCL.
- Graduates from University of Houston Clear Lake earn on average $6,300 more per year than RU graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $47,400)
- University of Houston Clear Lake students graduate with a $5,850 lower median federal student loan debt than RU graduates. ($17,150 vs. $23,000)
- UHCL graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than RU graduates. ($177 vs. $237)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UHCL students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/