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Overview |
UHCL | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,211 | 8,997 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #879 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uhcl.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHCL | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,024 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,608 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,014 | $9,449 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,488 | $17,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,220 | $7,378 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 93% |
Admission |
UHCL | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,348 | 4,784 | ||
| Admitted | 1,768 | 4,657 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1170 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UHCL | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHCL | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,150 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $177 | $211 |
Diversity |
UHCL | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UHCL | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 13% | ||
Campus |
UHCL | West Texas A & M University | ||
| 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
- West Texas A & M University is larger than than UHCL based on total student enrollment (8,997 students vs. 8,211 students)
UHCL vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHCL or West Texas A & M University?
- West Texas A & M University is 5.8% more expensive to attend than UHCL for in-state tuition ($6,372.00 vs. $6,024.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.2% higher at UHCL than West Texas A & M University ($19,608.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- 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 ($10,488 vs. $17,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 16.6% lower than costs at University of Houston Clear Lake ($9,449 vs. $11,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Texas A & M University than University of Houston Clear Lake (93% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Clear Lake students is 65.6% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($12,220 vs. $7,378)
UHCL vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHCL or West Texas A & M University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Texas A & M University or UHCL .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston Clear Lake (1025) is 54 points higher than at West Texas A & M University (971)
- Incoming UHCL students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at West Texas A & M University (21)
- Accepted 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 (97.3%) than UHCL (75.3%)
UHCL vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHCL or West Texas A & M University? 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 West Texas A & M University and UHCL.
- Graduates from University of Houston Clear Lake earn on average $9,600 more per year than West Texas A & M University graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $44,100)
- University of Houston Clear Lake students graduate with a $3,350 lower median federal student loan debt than West Texas A & M University graduates. ($17,150 vs. $20,500)
- UHCL graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans 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/