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Overview |
UH | UTSA | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 46,700 | 34,393 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #452 | #901 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uh.edu | utsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
UH | UTSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,685 | $5,951 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,877 | $18,259 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,418 | $11,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,457 | $8,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 71% |
Admission |
UH | UTSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,783 | 23,295 | ||
| Admitted | 19,728 | 20,243 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.2% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1330 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UH | UTSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UH | UTSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $22,983 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $237 |
Diversity |
UH | UTSA | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 53% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UH | UTSA | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 2% | ||
Campus |
UH | UTSA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston is larger than than UTSA based on total student enrollment (46,700 students vs. 34,393 students)
UH vs. UTSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UH or UTSA?
- University of Houston is 45.9% more expensive to attend than UTSA for in-state tuition ($8,685.00 vs. $5,951.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.3% higher at UH than The University of Texas at San Antonio ($20,877.00 vs. $18,259.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at San Antonio than UH ($12,664 vs. $14,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston are 6% lower than costs at The University of Texas at San Antonio ($10,418 vs. $11,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Houston than The University of Texas at San Antonio (75% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston students is 28.2% larger than aid received The University of Texas at San Antonio ($11,457 vs. $8,934)
UH vs. UTSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UH or UTSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTSA or UH .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston (1154) is 111 points higher than at UTSA (1043)
- Incoming UH students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UTSA (23)
- Accepted freshman UH students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at UTSA (3.36)
- UTSA has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than UH (66.2%)
UH vs. UTSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UH or UTSA? 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 UTSA and UH.
- The graduation rate at UH is higher than The University of Texas at San Antonio (46% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of Houston earn on average $11,100 more per year than UTSA graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $47,900)
- University of Houston students graduate with a $3,233 lower median federal student loan debt than UTSA graduates. ($19,750 vs. $22,983)
- UH graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than UTSA graduates. ($204 vs. $237)
- More UH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTSA students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/