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Overview |
University of Houston-Victoria | PVAMU | ||
| Location | Victoria, TX | Prairie View, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,057 | 9,056 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #996 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uhv.edu | pvamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Houston-Victoria | PVAMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,111 | $7,387 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,903 | $22,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,494 | $9,605 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,761 | $12,875 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,301 | $14,071 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 97% |
Admission |
University of Houston-Victoria | PVAMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 5,691 | ||
| Admitted | 1,618 | 4,329 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Houston-Victoria | PVAMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Houston-Victoria | PVAMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,529 | $28,955 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $181 | $299 |
Diversity |
University of Houston-Victoria | PVAMU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 35% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
University of Houston-Victoria | PVAMU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 12% | ||
Campus |
University of Houston-Victoria | PVAMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Prairie View A & M University is larger than than University of Houston-Victoria based on total student enrollment (9,056 students vs. 4,057 students)
University of Houston-Victoria vs. PVAMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Houston-Victoria or PVAMU?
- Prairie View A & M University is 44.5% more expensive to attend than University of Houston-Victoria for in-state tuition ($7,387.00 vs. $5,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.6% higher at PVAMU than University of Houston Victoria ($22,590.00 vs. $14,903.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Victoria than PVAMU ($11,761 vs. $12,875)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Prairie View A & M University are 9.3% lower than costs at University of Houston Victoria ($9,605 vs. $10,494)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Prairie View A & M University than University of Houston Victoria (97% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Prairie View A & M University students is 51.3% larger than aid received University of Houston Victoria ($14,071 vs. $9,301)
University of Houston-Victoria vs. PVAMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Houston-Victoria or PVAMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PVAMU or University of Houston-Victoria .
- University of Houston-Victoria has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than PVAMU (76.1%)
University of Houston-Victoria vs. PVAMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Houston-Victoria or PVAMU? 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 PVAMU and University of Houston-Victoria.
- Graduates from University of Houston Victoria earn on average $4,200 more per year than PVAMU graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $39,000)
- University of Houston Victoria students graduate with a $11,426 lower median federal student loan debt than PVAMU graduates. ($17,529 vs. $28,955)
- University of Houston-Victoria graduates are paying $118 less per month on federal student loans than PVAMU graduates. ($181 vs. $299)
- More University of Houston-Victoria graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PVAMU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/