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| University of Houston Clear Lake | Texas A&M University Central Texas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UHCL | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Killeen, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,211 | 2,255 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uhcl.edu | tamuct.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHCL | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,024 | $5,857 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,608 | $15,649 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,014 | $11,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,488 | $437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,220 | $13,511 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 92% |
Admission |
UHCL | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,348 | 33 | ||
| Admitted | 1,768 | 33 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 78.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1170 | |||
| 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 | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHCL | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,150 | $12,263 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $177 | $126 |
Diversity |
UHCL | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UHCL | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UHCL | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
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| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
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| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Clear Lake is larger than than A&M-Central Texas based on total student enrollment (8,211 students vs. 2,255 students)
UHCL vs. A&M-Central Texas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHCL or A&M-Central Texas?
- University of Houston Clear Lake is 2.9% more expensive to attend than A&M-Central Texas for in-state tuition ($6,024.00 vs. $5,857.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.3% higher at UHCL than Texas A&M University Central Texas ($19,608.00 vs. $15,649.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Central Texas than UHCL ($437 vs. $10,488)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Clear Lake are 5.9% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Central Texas ($11,014 vs. $11,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Central Texas than University of Houston Clear Lake (92% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Central Texas students is 10.6% larger than aid received University of Houston Clear Lake ($13,511 vs. $12,220)
UHCL vs. A&M-Central Texas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHCL or A&M-Central Texas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M-Central Texas or UHCL .
- A&M-Central Texas has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than UHCL (75.3%)
UHCL vs. A&M-Central Texas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHCL or A&M-Central Texas? 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 A&M-Central Texas and UHCL.
- Texas A&M University Central Texas students graduate with a $4,887 lower median federal student loan debt than UHCL graduates. ($12,263 vs. $17,150)
- A&M-Central Texas graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than UHCL graduates. ($126 vs. $177)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/