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UTEP UTSA Texas Tech UNT Tarleton Lamar University Angelo State West Texas A & M University UT Tyler The University of Texas at Brownsville LSUS SHSU| University of Houston Clear Lake | The University of Texas of the Permian Basin | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UHCL | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Odessa, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,562 | 5,848 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #777 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uhcl.edu | utpb.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHCL | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,024 | $6,577 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,320 | $18,817 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $10,668 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,871 | $10,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,973 | $11,092 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 96% |
Admission |
UHCL | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,985 | 1,475 | ||
| Admitted | 1,377 | 1,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.4% | 94.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 48.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1173 | 910/1090 | ||
| 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 | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
UHCL | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHCL | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,150 | $13,655 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $177 | $141 |
Diversity |
UHCL | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 46% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UHCL | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 3% | ||
Campus |
UHCL | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Clear Lake is larger than than UT Permian Basin based on total student enrollment (8,562 students vs. 5,848 students)
UHCL vs. UT Permian Basin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHCL or UT Permian Basin?
- The University of Texas of the Permian Basin is 9.2% more expensive to attend than UHCL for in-state tuition ($6,577.00 vs. $6,024.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at UHCL than The University of Texas of the Permian Basin ($19,320.00 vs. $18,817.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin than UHCL ($10,370 vs. $17,871)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Clear Lake are 13% lower than costs at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin ($9,440 vs. $10,668)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin than University of Houston Clear Lake (96% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Clear Lake students is 53% larger than aid received The University of Texas of the Permian Basin ($16,973 vs. $11,092)
UHCL vs. UT Permian Basin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHCL or UT Permian Basin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Permian Basin or UHCL .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston Clear Lake (1025) is 60 points higher than at UT Permian Basin (965)
- Incoming UHCL students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UT Permian Basin (20)
- Accepted freshman UHCL students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at UT Permian Basin (3.27)
- UT Permian Basin has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than UHCL (69.4%)
UHCL vs. UT Permian Basin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHCL or UT Permian Basin? 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 UT Permian Basin and UHCL.
- Graduates from University of Houston Clear Lake earn on average $2,700 more per year than UT Permian Basin graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $51,000)
- The University of Texas of the Permian Basin students graduate with a $3,495 lower median federal student loan debt than UHCL graduates. ($13,655 vs. $17,150)
- UT Permian Basin graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than UHCL graduates. ($141 vs. $177)
- More UT Permian Basin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UHCL students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/