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Overview |
UH | Texas Woman's University | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 46,700 | 15,958 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #452 | #863 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uh.edu | twu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UH | Texas Woman's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,685 | $5,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,877 | $15,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,418 | $10,368 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $11,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,457 | $9,790 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 95% |
Admission |
UH | Texas Woman's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,783 | 7,286 | ||
| Admitted | 19,728 | 6,822 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.2% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1330 | 930/1140 | ||
| 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 | May 31, 2025 |
Academics |
UH | Texas Woman's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UH | Texas Woman's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $206 |
Diversity |
UH | Texas Woman's University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 89% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UH | Texas Woman's University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 3% | ||
Campus |
UH | Texas Woman's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston is larger than than Texas Woman's University based on total student enrollment (46,700 students vs. 15,958 students)
UH vs. Texas Woman's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UH or Texas Woman's University?
- University of Houston is 54.6% more expensive to attend than Texas Woman's University for in-state tuition ($8,685.00 vs. $5,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.5% higher at UH than Texas Woman's University ($20,877.00 vs. $15,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Woman's University than UH ($11,682 vs. $14,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Woman's University are 0.5% lower than costs at University of Houston ($10,368 vs. $10,418)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Woman's University than University of Houston (95% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston students is 17% larger than aid received Texas Woman's University ($11,457 vs. $9,790)
UH vs. Texas Woman's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UH or Texas Woman's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Woman's University or UH .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston (1154) is 213 points higher than at Texas Woman's University (941)
- Incoming UH students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Texas Woman's University (20)
- Accepted freshman UH students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Texas Woman's University (3.24)
- Texas Woman's University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than UH (66.2%)
UH vs. Texas Woman's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UH or Texas Woman's University? 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 Texas Woman's University and UH.
- The graduation rate at UH is higher than Texas Woman's University (46% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of Houston earn on average $10,400 more per year than Texas Woman's University graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $48,600)
- University of Houston students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Woman's University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $20,000)
- UH graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Woman's University graduates. ($204 vs. $206)
- More UH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas Woman's University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/