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Overview |
University of Houston-Victoria | TCU | ||
| Location | Victoria, TX | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,784 | 12,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #107 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uhv.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Houston-Victoria | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,111 | $57,130 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,903 | $57,130 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,494 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,912 | $39,005 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,612 | $33,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 81% |
Admission |
University of Houston-Victoria | TCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,881 | 20,517 | ||
| Admitted | 1,443 | 8,740 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 42.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 28.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 993/1180 | 1150/1375 | ||
| 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 | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Houston-Victoria | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,529 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $181 | $222 |
Diversity |
University of Houston-Victoria | TCU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
University of Houston-Victoria | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 52% | ||
Campus |
University of Houston-Victoria | TCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas Christian University is larger than than University of Houston-Victoria based on total student enrollment (12,785 students vs. 3,784 students)
University of Houston-Victoria vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Houston-Victoria or TCU?
- Texas Christian University is 1,017.8% more expensive to attend than University of Houston-Victoria for in-state tuition ($57,130.00 vs. $5,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 283.3% higher at TCU than University of Houston Victoria ($57,130.00 vs. $14,903.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Victoria than TCU ($9,912 vs. $39,005)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Victoria are 41% lower than costs at Texas Christian University ($10,494 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Christian University than University of Houston Victoria (81% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Christian University students is 218.6% larger than aid received University of Houston Victoria ($33,813 vs. $10,612)
University of Houston-Victoria vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Houston-Victoria or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or University of Houston-Victoria .
- University of Houston-Victoria has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than TCU (42.6%)
University of Houston-Victoria vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Houston-Victoria or TCU? 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 TCU and University of Houston-Victoria.
- Graduates from Texas Christian University earn on average $14,400 more per year than University of Houston-Victoria graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $43,200)
- University of Houston Victoria students graduate with a $3,971 lower median federal student loan debt than TCU graduates. ($17,529 vs. $21,500)
- University of Houston-Victoria graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than TCU graduates. ($181 vs. $222)
- More TCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Victoria students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/