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Overview |
UH | San Jacinto College | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Pasadena, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 46,676 | 31,494 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #468 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uh.edu | sjcd.edu | ||
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Costs |
UH | San Jacinto College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,685 | $1,992 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,165 | $5,352 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,830 | $18,971 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,738 | $7,674 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,551 | $7,165 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 59% |
Admission |
UH | San Jacinto College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,327 | - | ||
| Admitted | 21,087 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 31, 2026 |
Academics |
UH | San Jacinto College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UH | San Jacinto College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $9,265 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $95 |
Diversity |
UH | San Jacinto College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 53% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UH | San Jacinto College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 1% | ||
Campus |
UH | San Jacinto College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Houston is larger than than San Jacinto College based on total student enrollment (46,676 students vs. 31,494 students)
UH vs. San Jacinto College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UH or San Jacinto College?
- University of Houston is 151.3% more expensive to attend than San Jacinto College for in-state tuition ($8,685.00 vs. $3,456.00)
- Out of state tuition is 295.5% higher at UH than San Jacinto Community College ($21,165.00 vs. $5,352.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Jacinto Community College than UH ($7,674 vs. $13,738)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston are 75.2% lower than costs at San Jacinto Community College ($10,830 vs. $18,971)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Houston than San Jacinto Community College (74% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston students is 61.2% larger than aid received San Jacinto Community College ($11,551 vs. $7,165)
Which college is harder to get into, UH or San Jacinto College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Jacinto College or UH .
UH vs. San Jacinto College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UH or San Jacinto College? 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 San Jacinto College and UH.
- Graduates from University of Houston earn on average $18,400 more per year than San Jacinto College graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $40,600)
- San Jacinto Community College students graduate with a $10,485 lower median federal student loan debt than UH graduates. ($9,265 vs. $19,750)
- San Jacinto College graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than UH graduates. ($95 vs. $204)
- More UH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Jacinto College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/