UHCL vs. A&M-Central Texas

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Houston Clear Lake in Houston, TX with Texas A&M University Central Texas in Killeen, TX on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Houston Clear Lake is larger than A&M-Central Texas based on total student enrollment (8,137 students vs. 2,403 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Houston Clear Lake is located in Houston, TX (Large Suburban setting); Texas A&M University Central Texas is in Killeen, TX (Rural Fringe setting).
• University of Houston Clear Lake is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Texas A&M University Central Texas is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Houston Clear Lake 15:1; Texas A&M University Central Texas 16:1.

UHCL vs. A&M-Central Texas Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UHCL or A&M-Central Texas? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Central Texas than UHCL ($1,794 vs. $14,059).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Central Texas are 9.9% lower than at University of Houston Clear Lake ($11,394 vs. $12,642).
• University of Houston Clear Lake is 5.5% more expensive for in-state tuition than A&M-Central Texas (about $407 more per year; $7,770.00 vs. $7,363.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 23.1% higher at UHCL than at Texas A&M University Central Texas (about $3,960 more per year; $21,114.00 vs. $17,154.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Texas A&M University Central Texas than at University of Houston Clear Lake (100% vs. 76%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Clear Lake students is 6.9% larger than aid received by Texas A&M University Central Texas students ($12,630 vs. $11,810).

UHCL vs. A&M-Central Texas Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UHCL or A&M-Central Texas? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between A&M-Central Texas and UHCL.

• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Houston Clear Lake 970/1150.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Houston Clear Lake 20/25.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UHCL - Test optional; A&M-Central Texas - Test-free.
• Typical fall application deadline: UHCL Jun 1, 2027.
• A&M-Central Texas has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than UHCL (90.5%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 22.2% at UHCL vs. 66.1% at A&M-Central Texas.

UHCL vs. A&M-Central Texas Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UHCL and A&M-Central Texas? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Graduates from University of Houston Clear Lake have median earnings of about $53,700 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for A&M-Central Texas.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Texas A&M University Central Texas graduates have a $4,887 lower median loan debt than UHCL graduates ($12,263 vs. $17,150).
• Among borrowers, A&M-Central Texas graduates have an estimated $51 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than UHCL graduates ($126 vs. $177).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.