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Overview |
University of Houston-Victoria | CSUMB | ||
| Location | Victoria, TX | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,784 | 6,742 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #835 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uhv.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Houston-Victoria | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,111 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,903 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,494 | $16,413 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,912 | $15,222 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,612 | $10,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 73% |
Admission |
University of Houston-Victoria | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,881 | 11,769 | ||
| Admitted | 1,443 | 11,160 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 94.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 993/1180 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Houston-Victoria | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Houston-Victoria | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,529 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $181 | $144 |
Diversity |
University of Houston-Victoria | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
University of Houston-Victoria | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 5% | ||
Campus |
University of Houston-Victoria | CSUMB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Monterey Bay is larger than than University of Houston-Victoria based on total student enrollment (6,742 students vs. 3,784 students)
University of Houston-Victoria vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Houston-Victoria or CSUMB?
- California State University Monterey Bay is 12.3% more expensive to attend than University of Houston-Victoria for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $5,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.2% higher at CSUMB than University of Houston Victoria ($17,622.00 vs. $14,903.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Victoria than CSUMB ($9,912 vs. $15,222)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Victoria are 56.4% lower than costs at California State University Monterey Bay ($10,494 vs. $16,413)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Houston Victoria than California State University Monterey Bay (77% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Victoria students is 1.3% larger than aid received California State University Monterey Bay ($10,612 vs. $10,480)
University of Houston-Victoria vs. CSUMB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Houston-Victoria or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or University of Houston-Victoria .
- CSUMB has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than University of Houston-Victoria (76.7%)
University of Houston-Victoria vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Houston-Victoria or CSUMB? 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 CSUMB and University of Houston-Victoria.
- Graduates from California State University Monterey Bay earn on average $2,100 more per year than University of Houston-Victoria graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $43,200)
- California State University Monterey Bay students graduate with a $3,529 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Houston-Victoria graduates. ($14,000 vs. $17,529)
- CSUMB graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than University of Houston-Victoria graduates. ($144 vs. $181)
- More CSUMB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Victoria students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/