UHCL vs. UT Tyler

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Houston Clear Lake in Houston, TX with The University of Texas at Tyler in Tyler, TX on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

The University of Texas at Tyler is larger than UHCL based on total student enrollment (10,362 students vs. 8,137 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Houston Clear Lake is located in Houston, TX (Large Suburban setting); The University of Texas at Tyler is in Tyler, TX (Small City setting).
• University of Houston Clear Lake is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. The University of Texas at Tyler is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Houston Clear Lake 15:1; The University of Texas at Tyler 17:1.

UHCL vs. UT Tyler Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UHCL or UT Tyler? 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 University of Houston Clear Lake than UT Tyler ($14,059 vs. $14,476).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Clear Lake are 8.1% lower than at The University of Texas at Tyler ($12,642 vs. $13,756).
• The University of Texas at Tyler is 25.3% more expensive for in-state tuition than UHCL (about $1,966 more per year; $9,736.00 vs. $7,770.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 20.7% higher at UT Tyler than at University of Houston Clear Lake (about $4,380 more per year; $25,494.00 vs. $21,114.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at The University of Texas at Tyler than at University of Houston Clear Lake (82% vs. 76%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Clear Lake students is 15.4% larger than aid received by The University of Texas at Tyler students ($12,630 vs. $10,941).

UHCL vs. UT Tyler Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UHCL or UT Tyler? 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 UT Tyler and UHCL.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at The University of Texas at Tyler (1110) is 50 points higher than at UHCL (1060).
• Incoming UT Tyler students have a 1 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (23 vs. 22 at UHCL).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Houston Clear Lake 970/1150; The University of Texas at Tyler 1010/1200.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Houston Clear Lake 20/25; The University of Texas at Tyler 20/26.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UHCL - Test optional; UT Tyler - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: UHCL Jun 1, 2027; UT Tyler Aug 24, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman UT Tyler students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at UHCL (3.39).
• UT Tyler has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than UHCL (90.5%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 22.2% at UHCL vs. 27% at UT Tyler.

UHCL vs. UT Tyler Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UHCL and UT Tyler? 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.

• The University of Texas at Tyler's six-year graduation rate is 40%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for UHCL.
• Graduates from University of Houston Clear Lake earn a median of about $4,600 more per year than UT Tyler graduates about ten years after starting college ($53,700 vs. $49,100), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Houston Clear Lake graduates have a $1,482 lower median loan debt than UT Tyler graduates ($17,150 vs. $18,632).
• Among borrowers, UHCL graduates have an estimated $15 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than UT Tyler graduates ($177 vs. $192).
• More UT Tyler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UHCL students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 56%)

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.