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Overview |
University of Houston-Victoria | SU | ||
| Location | Victoria, TX | Georgetown, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,784 | 1,457 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #189 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uhv.edu | southwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Houston-Victoria | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,111 | $50,558 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,903 | $50,558 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,494 | $13,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,912 | $30,687 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,612 | $32,956 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Houston-Victoria | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,881 | 6,585 | ||
| Admitted | 1,443 | 2,573 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 39.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 993/1180 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Houston-Victoria | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Houston-Victoria | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,529 | $26,893 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $181 | $278 |
Diversity |
University of Houston-Victoria | SU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
University of Houston-Victoria | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 9% | ||
Campus |
University of Houston-Victoria | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Victoria is larger than than SU based on total student enrollment (3,784 students vs. 1,457 students)
University of Houston-Victoria vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Houston-Victoria or SU?
- Southwestern University is 889.2% more expensive to attend than University of Houston-Victoria for in-state tuition ($50,558.00 vs. $5,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 239.2% higher at SU than University of Houston Victoria ($50,558.00 vs. $14,903.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Victoria than SU ($9,912 vs. $30,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Victoria are 29.9% lower than costs at Southwestern University ($10,494 vs. $13,628)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern University than University of Houston Victoria (99% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern University students is 210.6% larger than aid received University of Houston Victoria ($32,956 vs. $10,612)
University of Houston-Victoria vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Houston-Victoria or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or University of Houston-Victoria .
- University of Houston-Victoria has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than SU (39.1%)
University of Houston-Victoria vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Houston-Victoria or SU? 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 SU and University of Houston-Victoria.
- Graduates from Southwestern University earn on average $14,200 more per year than University of Houston-Victoria graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $43,200)
- University of Houston Victoria students graduate with a $9,364 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($17,529 vs. $26,893)
- University of Houston-Victoria graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($181 vs. $278)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Victoria students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/