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Overview |
UHCL | UTSA | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,211 | 34,864 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uhcl.edu | utsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHCL | UTSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,024 | $5,951 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,608 | $18,925 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,014 | $11,843 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,488 | $10,831 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,220 | $10,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 74% |
Admission |
UHCL | UTSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,348 | 22,497 | ||
| Admitted | 1,768 | 19,900 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 88.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 29.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1170 | 1000/1200 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UHCL | UTSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHCL | UTSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,150 | $22,983 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $177 | $237 |
Diversity |
UHCL | UTSA | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 53% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UHCL | UTSA | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
UHCL | UTSA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at San Antonio is larger than than UHCL based on total student enrollment (34,864 students vs. 8,211 students)
UHCL vs. UTSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHCL or UTSA?
- University of Houston Clear Lake is 1.2% more expensive to attend than UTSA for in-state tuition ($6,024.00 vs. $5,951.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at UHCL than The University of Texas at San Antonio ($19,608.00 vs. $18,925.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Clear Lake than UTSA ($10,488 vs. $10,831)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Clear Lake are 7.5% lower than costs at The University of Texas at San Antonio ($11,014 vs. $11,843)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas at San Antonio than University of Houston Clear Lake (74% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Clear Lake students is 16% larger than aid received The University of Texas at San Antonio ($12,220 vs. $10,530)
UHCL vs. UTSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHCL or UTSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTSA or UHCL .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at San Antonio (1043) is 18 points higher than at UHCL (1025)
- Incoming UTSA students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UHCL (22)
- Accepted freshman UHCL students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at UTSA (3.36)
- UTSA has a higher acceptance rate (88.5%) than UHCL (75.3%)
UHCL vs. UTSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHCL or UTSA? 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 UTSA and UHCL.
- Graduates from University of Houston Clear Lake earn on average $5,800 more per year than UTSA graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $47,900)
- University of Houston Clear Lake students graduate with a $5,833 lower median federal student loan debt than UTSA graduates. ($17,150 vs. $22,983)
- UHCL graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than UTSA graduates. ($177 vs. $237)
- More UHCL graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTSA 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/