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HSU Texas A&M Texas State HBU Tarleton Baylor UT Arlington UNT SHSU UTSA UH Texas Tech| University of Houston Clear Lake | University of Mary Hardin Baylor | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UHCL | UMHB | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Belton, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,562 | 3,575 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #746 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uhcl.edu | umhb.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHCL | UMHB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,024 | $29,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,320 | $29,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,871 | $31,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,973 | $15,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 99% |
Admission |
UHCL | UMHB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,985 | 13,001 | ||
| Admitted | 1,377 | 12,438 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.4% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1173 | 970/1200 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
UHCL | UMHB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHCL | UMHB | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,150 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $177 | $276 |
Diversity |
UHCL | UMHB | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UHCL | UMHB | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UHCL | UMHB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Clear Lake is larger than than UMHB based on total student enrollment (8,562 students vs. 3,575 students)
UHCL vs. UMHB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHCL or UMHB?
- University of Mary Hardin Baylor is 388% more expensive to attend than UHCL for in-state tuition ($29,400.00 vs. $6,024.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.2% higher at UMHB than University of Houston Clear Lake ($29,400.00 vs. $19,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Clear Lake than UMHB ($17,871 vs. $31,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Clear Lake are 4.9% lower than costs at University of Mary Hardin Baylor ($9,440 vs. $9,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Hardin Baylor than University of Houston Clear Lake (99% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Clear Lake students is 9% larger than aid received University of Mary Hardin Baylor ($16,973 vs. $15,574)
UHCL vs. UMHB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHCL or UMHB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMHB or UHCL .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Hardin Baylor (1047) is 22 points higher than at UHCL (1025)
- Incoming UMHB students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UHCL (22)
- Accepted freshman UMHB students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at UHCL (3.39)
- UMHB has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than UHCL (69.4%)
UHCL vs. UMHB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHCL or UMHB? 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 UMHB and UHCL.
- Graduates from University of Houston Clear Lake earn on average $8,500 more per year than UMHB graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $45,200)
- University of Houston Clear Lake students graduate with a $9,600 lower median federal student loan debt than UMHB graduates. ($17,150 vs. $26,750)
- UHCL graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than UMHB graduates. ($177 vs. $276)
- More UMHB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UHCL students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/