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Overview |
UHCL | UWT | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,562 | 4,794 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uhcl.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHCL | UWT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,024 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,320 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $14,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,871 | $10,680 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,973 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 68% |
Admission |
UHCL | UWT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,985 | 1,974 | ||
| Admitted | 1,377 | 1,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.4% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1173 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
UHCL | UWT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHCL | UWT | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,150 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $177 | $155 |
Diversity |
UHCL | UWT | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
UHCL | UWT | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
UHCL | UWT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Clear Lake is larger than than UWT based on total student enrollment (8,562 students vs. 4,794 students)
UHCL vs. UWT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHCL or UWT?
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus is 85.7% more expensive to attend than UHCL for in-state tuition ($11,189.00 vs. $6,024.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.4% higher at UWT than University of Houston Clear Lake ($39,687.00 vs. $19,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Tacoma Campus than UHCL ($10,680 vs. $17,871)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Clear Lake are 50.6% lower than costs at University of Washington Tacoma Campus ($9,440 vs. $14,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Houston Clear Lake than University of Washington Tacoma Campus (78% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Clear Lake students is 31% larger than aid received University of Washington Tacoma Campus ($16,973 vs. $12,961)
UHCL vs. UWT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHCL or UWT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWT or UHCL .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston Clear Lake (1025) is 59 points higher than at UWT (966)
- Incoming UHCL students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UWT (19)
- Accepted freshman UWT students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at UHCL (3.39)
- UWT has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than UHCL (69.4%)
UHCL vs. UWT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHCL or UWT? 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 UWT and UHCL.
- Graduates from University of Washington Tacoma Campus earn on average $12,100 more per year than UHCL graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $53,700)
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus students graduate with a $2,150 lower median federal student loan debt than UHCL graduates. ($15,000 vs. $17,150)
- UWT graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than UHCL graduates. ($155 vs. $177)
- More UWT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UHCL students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/