University of Houston-Victoria vs. UTEP

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Houston Victoria in Victoria, TX with The University of Texas at El Paso in El Paso, TX on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

The University of Texas at El Paso is larger than University of Houston-Victoria based on total student enrollment (25,039 students vs. 3,586 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Houston Victoria is located in Victoria, TX (Small City setting); The University of Texas at El Paso is in El Paso, TX (Large City setting).
• University of Houston Victoria is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. The University of Texas at El Paso is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Houston Victoria 15:1; The University of Texas at El Paso 21:1.

University of Houston-Victoria vs. UTEP Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, University of Houston-Victoria or UTEP? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Victoria than UTEP ($6,754 vs. $9,305).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at El Paso are 3.4% lower than at University of Houston Victoria ($10,864 vs. $11,246).
• The University of Texas at El Paso is 36.3% more expensive for in-state tuition than University of Houston-Victoria (about $2,595 more per year; $9,744.00 vs. $7,149.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 50.1% higher at UTEP than at University of Houston Victoria (about $8,513 more per year; $25,502.00 vs. $16,989.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Houston Victoria than at The University of Texas at El Paso (83% vs. 82%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Victoria students is 25% larger than aid received by The University of Texas at El Paso students ($13,210 vs. $10,571).

University of Houston-Victoria vs. UTEP Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, University of Houston-Victoria or UTEP? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between UTEP and University of Houston-Victoria.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of Houston Victoria (1090) is 120 points higher than at UTEP (970).
• Incoming University of Houston-Victoria students have a 3 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (22 vs. 19 at UTEP).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Houston Victoria 993/1180; The University of Texas at El Paso 860/1080.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Houston Victoria 19/25; The University of Texas at El Paso 17/22.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: University of Houston-Victoria - Test-free; UTEP - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: UTEP May 1, 2027.
• UTEP has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than University of Houston-Victoria (95.9%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 12.3% at University of Houston-Victoria vs. 33.5% at UTEP.

University of Houston-Victoria vs. UTEP Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for University of Houston-Victoria and UTEP? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• The University of Texas at El Paso's six-year graduation rate is 37%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for University of Houston-Victoria.
• Graduates from University of Houston Victoria earn a median of about $1,000 more per year than UTEP graduates about ten years after starting college ($43,200 vs. $42,200), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, The University of Texas at El Paso graduates have a $279 lower median loan debt than University of Houston-Victoria graduates ($17,250 vs. $17,529).
• Among borrowers, UTEP graduates have an estimated $3 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than University of Houston-Victoria graduates ($178 vs. $181).
• More University of Houston-Victoria graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTEP students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 45%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.