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Overview |
UHCL | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,562 | 3,470 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #439 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uhcl.edu | stedwards.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHCL | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,024 | $49,886 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,320 | $49,886 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $13,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,871 | $27,193 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,973 | $38,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 99% |
Admission |
UHCL | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,985 | 6,015 | ||
| Admitted | 1,377 | 5,119 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.4% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1173 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
UHCL | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHCL | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,150 | $25,271 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $177 | $261 |
Diversity |
UHCL | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
UHCL | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 10% | ||
Campus |
UHCL | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's based on total student enrollment (8,562 students vs. 3,470 students)
UHCL vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHCL or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's?
- Saint Edward's University is 728.1% more expensive to attend than UHCL for in-state tuition ($49,886.00 vs. $6,024.00)
- Out of state tuition is 158.2% higher at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's than University of Houston Clear Lake ($49,886.00 vs. $19,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Clear Lake than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's ($17,871 vs. $27,193)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Clear Lake are 47% lower than costs at Saint Edward's University ($9,440 vs. $13,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Edward's University than University of Houston Clear Lake (99% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Edward's University students is 128.5% larger than aid received University of Houston Clear Lake ($38,787 vs. $16,973)
UHCL vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHCL or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Edward's University- St. Edward's or UHCL .
- The average SAT score at Saint Edward's University (1135) is 110 points higher than at UHCL (1025)
- Incoming St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UHCL (22)
- Accepted freshman St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at UHCL (3.39)
- St. Edward's University- St. Edward's has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than UHCL (69.4%)
UHCL vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHCL or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's and UHCL.
- Graduates from Saint Edward's University earn on average $1,400 more per year than UHCL graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $53,700)
- University of Houston Clear Lake students graduate with a $8,121 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates. ($17,150 vs. $25,271)
- UHCL graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates. ($177 vs. $261)
- More St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UHCL students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/