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Overview |
UHCL | UNT | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,562 | 44,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #695 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uhcl.edu | unt.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHCL | UNT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,024 | $8,295 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,320 | $18,087 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $10,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,871 | $15,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,973 | $9,159 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 93% |
Admission |
UHCL | UNT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,985 | 32,016 | ||
| Admitted | 1,377 | 25,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.4% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1173 | 1000/1240 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UHCL | UNT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHCL | UNT | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,150 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $177 | $206 |
Diversity |
UHCL | UNT | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UHCL | UNT | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 3% | ||
Campus |
UHCL | UNT | ||
| 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
- University of North Texas is larger than than UHCL based on total student enrollment (44,767 students vs. 8,562 students)
UHCL vs. UNT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHCL or UNT?
- University of North Texas is 37.7% more expensive to attend than UHCL for in-state tuition ($8,295.00 vs. $6,024.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at UHCL than University of North Texas ($19,320.00 vs. $18,087.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Texas than UHCL ($15,283 vs. $17,871)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Clear Lake are 10.3% lower than costs at University of North Texas ($9,440 vs. $10,412)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Texas than University of Houston Clear Lake (93% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Clear Lake students is 85.3% larger than aid received University of North Texas ($16,973 vs. $9,159)
UHCL vs. UNT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHCL or UNT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNT or UHCL .
- The average SAT score at University of North Texas (1093) is 68 points higher than at UHCL (1025)
- Incoming UNT students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UHCL (22)
- Accepted freshman UNT students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at UHCL (3.39)
- UNT has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than UHCL (69.4%)
UHCL vs. UNT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHCL or UNT? 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 UNT and UHCL.
- Graduates from University of Houston Clear Lake earn on average $6,700 more per year than UNT graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $47,000)
- University of Houston Clear Lake students graduate with a $2,850 lower median federal student loan debt than UNT graduates. ($17,150 vs. $20,000)
- UHCL graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than UNT graduates. ($177 vs. $206)
- More UHCL graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNT 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/