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Overview |
UHCL | Texas A&M University-Galveston | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Galveston, Texas | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,211 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uhcl.edu | tamug.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHCL | Texas A&M University-Galveston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,024 | $4,516 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,608 | $12,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,014 | $7,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,488 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,220 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 0% |
Admission |
UHCL | Texas A&M University-Galveston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,348 | 1,534 | ||
| Admitted | 1,768 | 848 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 55.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 60.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1170 | 1100/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UHCL | Texas A&M University-Galveston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHCL | Texas A&M University-Galveston | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,150 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $177 | N/A |
Diversity |
UHCL | Texas A&M University-Galveston | ||
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| % Men | 9% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 16% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UHCL | Texas A&M University-Galveston | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | - | ||
Campus |
UHCL | Texas A&M University-Galveston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| 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 Texas A&M University-Galveston based on total student enrollment (8,211 students vs. 0 students)
UHCL vs. Texas A&M University-Galveston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHCL or Texas A&M University-Galveston?
- University of Houston Clear Lake is 33.4% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M University-Galveston for in-state tuition ($6,024.00 vs. $4,516.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.5% higher at UHCL than Texas A&M University Galveston ($19,608.00 vs. $12,940.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Galveston are 41.2% lower than costs at University of Houston Clear Lake ($7,800 vs. $11,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Houston Clear Lake than Texas A&M University Galveston (69% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Clear Lake students is ?% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Galveston ($12,220 vs. $0)
UHCL vs. Texas A&M University-Galveston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHCL or Texas A&M University-Galveston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A&M University-Galveston or UHCL .
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M University-Galveston students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at UHCL (3.39)
- UHCL has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Texas A&M University-Galveston (55.3%)
UHCL vs. Texas A&M University-Galveston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHCL or Texas A&M University-Galveston? 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 Texas A&M University-Galveston and UHCL.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/