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Overview |
UHCL | Tarleton | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Stephenville, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,562 | 14,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #871 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uhcl.edu | tarleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHCL | Tarleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,024 | $4,416 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,320 | $14,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $10,328 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,871 | $13,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,973 | $8,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 79% |
Admission |
UHCL | Tarleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,985 | 5,788 | ||
| Admitted | 1,377 | 5,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.4% | 87.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 48.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.21 | ||
| 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 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UHCL | Tarleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHCL | Tarleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,150 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $177 | $204 |
Diversity |
UHCL | Tarleton | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UHCL | Tarleton | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 3% | ||
Campus |
UHCL | Tarleton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tarleton State University is larger than than UHCL based on total student enrollment (14,092 students vs. 8,562 students)
UHCL vs. Tarleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHCL or Tarleton?
- University of Houston Clear Lake is 36.4% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($6,024.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36% higher at UHCL than Tarleton State University ($19,320.00 vs. $14,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tarleton State University than UHCL ($13,755 vs. $17,871)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Clear Lake are 9.4% lower than costs at Tarleton State University ($9,440 vs. $10,328)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tarleton State University than University of Houston Clear Lake (79% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Clear Lake students is 100.6% larger than aid received Tarleton State University ($16,973 vs. $8,463)
UHCL vs. Tarleton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHCL or Tarleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tarleton or UHCL .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston Clear Lake (1025) is 66 points higher than at Tarleton (959)
- Incoming UHCL students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Tarleton (21)
- Accepted freshman UHCL students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Tarleton (3.21)
- Tarleton has a higher acceptance rate (87.1%) than UHCL (69.4%)
UHCL vs. Tarleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHCL or Tarleton? 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 Tarleton and UHCL.
- Graduates from University of Houston Clear Lake earn on average $8,200 more per year than Tarleton graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $45,500)
- University of Houston Clear Lake students graduate with a $2,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Tarleton graduates. ($17,150 vs. $19,750)
- UHCL graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Tarleton graduates. ($177 vs. $204)
- More UHCL graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tarleton 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/