UHCL vs. West Texas A & M University

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Houston Clear Lake in Houston, TX with West Texas A & M University in Canyon, TX on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

West Texas A & M University is larger than UHCL based on total student enrollment (9,045 students vs. 8,137 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Houston Clear Lake is located in Houston, TX (Large Suburban setting); West Texas A & M University is in Canyon, TX (Distant Town setting).
• University of Houston Clear Lake is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. West Texas A & M University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Houston Clear Lake 15:1; West Texas A & M University 14:1.

UHCL vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UHCL or West Texas A & M University? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Clear Lake than West Texas A & M University ($14,059 vs. $15,572).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 26.6% lower than at University of Houston Clear Lake ($9,278 vs. $12,642).
• West Texas A & M University is 17.1% more expensive for in-state tuition than UHCL (about $1,331 more per year; $9,101.00 vs. $7,770.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 92% higher at UHCL than at West Texas A & M University (about $10,118 more per year; $21,114.00 vs. $10,996.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at West Texas A & M University than at University of Houston Clear Lake (92% vs. 76%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Clear Lake students is 66.8% larger than aid received by West Texas A & M University students ($12,630 vs. $7,573).

UHCL vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UHCL or West Texas A & M University? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between West Texas A & M University and UHCL.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of Houston Clear Lake (1060) is the same as at West Texas A & M University (1060).
• Incoming UHCL students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (22 vs. 20 at West Texas A & M University).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Houston Clear Lake 970/1150; West Texas A & M University 950/1170.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Houston Clear Lake 20/25; West Texas A & M University 18/23.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UHCL - Test optional; West Texas A & M University - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: UHCL Jun 1, 2027; West Texas A & M University Aug 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at UHCL (3.39).
• West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (98.7%) than UHCL (90.5%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 22.2% at UHCL vs. 32.6% at West Texas A & M University.

UHCL vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UHCL and West Texas A & M University? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• West Texas A & M University's six-year graduation rate is 42%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for UHCL.
• Graduates from University of Houston Clear Lake earn a median of about $9,600 more per year than West Texas A & M University graduates about ten years after starting college ($53,700 vs. $44,100), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Houston Clear Lake graduates have a $3,350 lower median loan debt than West Texas A & M University graduates ($17,150 vs. $20,500).
• Among borrowers, UHCL graduates have an estimated $34 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than West Texas A & M University graduates ($177 vs. $211).
• More UHCL graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Texas A & M University 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/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.