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UT Dallas UNT Texas Tech UT Arlington UT Austin UTSA Texas A&M Texas State LSU Rice HBU Baylor| University of Houston Clear Lake | University of Houston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UHCL | UH | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,211 | 46,676 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #468 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uhcl.edu | uh.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHCL | UH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,024 | $8,685 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,608 | $21,165 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,014 | $10,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,488 | $13,738 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,220 | $11,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 74% |
Admission |
UHCL | UH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,348 | 30,327 | ||
| Admitted | 1,768 | 21,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1170 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | May 31, 2026 |
Academics |
UHCL | UH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHCL | UH | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,150 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $177 | $204 |
Diversity |
UHCL | UH | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UHCL | UH | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 3% | ||
Campus |
UHCL | UH | ||
| 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 is larger than than UHCL based on total student enrollment (46,676 students vs. 8,211 students)
UHCL vs. UH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHCL or UH?
- University of Houston is 44.2% more expensive to attend than UHCL for in-state tuition ($8,685.00 vs. $6,024.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at UH than University of Houston Clear Lake ($21,165.00 vs. $19,608.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Clear Lake than UH ($10,488 vs. $13,738)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston are 1.7% lower than costs at University of Houston Clear Lake ($10,830 vs. $11,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Houston than University of Houston Clear Lake (74% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Clear Lake students is 5.8% larger than aid received University of Houston ($12,220 vs. $11,551)
UHCL vs. UH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHCL or UH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UH or UHCL .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston (1154) is 129 points higher than at UHCL (1025)
- Incoming UH students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UHCL (22)
- Accepted freshman UH students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at UHCL (3.39)
- UHCL has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than UH (69.5%)
UHCL vs. UH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHCL or UH? 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 UH and UHCL.
- Graduates from University of Houston earn on average $5,300 more per year than UHCL graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $53,700)
- University of Houston Clear Lake students graduate with a $2,600 lower median federal student loan debt than UH graduates. ($17,150 vs. $19,750)
- UHCL graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than UH graduates. ($177 vs. $204)
- More UH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UHCL students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/