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UTSA Texas Tech UNT Texas A&M UH UT Austin Baylor SHSU SFASU UT Dallas Lamar University UIW| University of Houston Clear Lake | Texas State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UHCL | Texas State | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | San Marcos, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,562 | 38,171 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #667 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uhcl.edu | txstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHCL | Texas State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,024 | $8,606 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,320 | $20,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $11,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,871 | $14,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,973 | $11,791 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 77% |
Admission |
UHCL | Texas State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,985 | 28,908 | ||
| Admitted | 1,377 | 25,353 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.4% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 30% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1173 | 980/1180 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UHCL | Texas State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHCL | Texas State | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,150 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $177 | $219 |
Diversity |
UHCL | Texas State | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UHCL | Texas State | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
UHCL | Texas State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas State University is larger than than UHCL based on total student enrollment (38,171 students vs. 8,562 students)
UHCL vs. Texas State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHCL or Texas State?
- Texas State University is 42.9% more expensive to attend than UHCL for in-state tuition ($8,606.00 vs. $6,024.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at Texas State than University of Houston Clear Lake ($20,030.00 vs. $19,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas State University than UHCL ($14,120 vs. $17,871)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Clear Lake are 21.4% lower than costs at Texas State University ($9,440 vs. $11,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Houston Clear Lake than Texas State University (78% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Clear Lake students is 43.9% larger than aid received Texas State University ($16,973 vs. $11,791)
UHCL vs. Texas State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHCL or Texas State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas State or UHCL .
- The average SAT score at Texas State University (1038) is 13 points higher than at UHCL (1025)
- Incoming Texas State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UHCL (22)
- Accepted freshman UHCL students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Texas State (3.38)
- Texas State has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than UHCL (69.4%)
UHCL vs. Texas State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHCL or Texas State? 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 State and UHCL.
- Graduates from University of Houston Clear Lake earn on average $4,500 more per year than Texas State graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $49,200)
- University of Houston Clear Lake students graduate with a $4,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas State graduates. ($17,150 vs. $21,250)
- UHCL graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Texas State graduates. ($177 vs. $219)
- More UHCL graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas State students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/