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SHSU Tarleton Texas A&M Texas State UT Tyler UH UNT Texas Tech MSU UTSA Baylor UT Austin| University of Houston Clear Lake | Stephen F Austin State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UHCL | SFASU | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,562 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #894 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uhcl.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHCL | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,024 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,320 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $9,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,871 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,973 | $10,363 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 72% |
Admission |
UHCL | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,985 | 9,944 | ||
| Admitted | 1,377 | 8,901 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.4% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1173 | 970/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UHCL | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHCL | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,150 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $177 | $258 |
Diversity |
UHCL | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UHCL | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
UHCL | SFASU | ||
| 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
- Stephen F Austin State University is larger than than UHCL based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 8,562 students)
UHCL vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHCL or SFASU?
- Stephen F Austin State University is 30.2% more expensive to attend than UHCL for in-state tuition ($7,842.00 vs. $6,024.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at UHCL than Stephen F Austin State University ($19,320.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stephen F Austin State University than UHCL ($13,858 vs. $17,871)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Clear Lake are 2.1% lower than costs at Stephen F Austin State University ($9,440 vs. $9,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Houston Clear Lake than Stephen F Austin State University (78% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Clear Lake students is 63.8% larger than aid received Stephen F Austin State University ($16,973 vs. $10,363)
UHCL vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHCL or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or UHCL .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston Clear Lake (1025) is 24 points higher than at SFASU (1001)
- Incoming UHCL students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at SFASU (22)
- Accepted freshman UHCL students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at SFASU (3.26)
- SFASU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than UHCL (69.4%)
UHCL vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHCL or SFASU? 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 SFASU and UHCL.
- Graduates from University of Houston Clear Lake earn on average $9,100 more per year than SFASU graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $44,600)
- University of Houston Clear Lake students graduate with a $7,850 lower median federal student loan debt than SFASU graduates. ($17,150 vs. $25,000)
- UHCL graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than SFASU graduates. ($177 vs. $258)
- More UHCL graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFASU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/