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UT Dallas UNT Texas Tech UT Arlington UT Austin UTSA Texas A&M Texas State LSU Rice HBU Baylor| University of Houston | University of the Incarnate Word | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UH | UIW | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 46,700 | 7,305 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #452 | #827 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uh.edu | uiw.edu | ||
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Costs |
UH | UIW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,685 | $32,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,877 | $32,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,418 | $13,122 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $20,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,457 | $24,805 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 100% |
Admission |
UH | UIW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,783 | 9,625 | ||
| Admitted | 19,728 | 9,067 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.2% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 10.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1330 | 910/1133 | ||
| 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 | UIW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UH | UIW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $27,179 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $281 |
Diversity |
UH | UIW | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 59% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
UH | UIW | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 1% | ||
Campus |
UH | UIW | ||
| 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 UIW based on total student enrollment (46,700 students vs. 7,305 students)
UH vs. UIW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UH or UIW?
- University of the Incarnate Word is 273.5% more expensive to attend than UH for in-state tuition ($32,440.00 vs. $8,685.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.4% higher at UIW than University of Houston ($32,440.00 vs. $20,877.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston than UIW ($14,056 vs. $20,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston are 26% lower than costs at University of the Incarnate Word ($10,418 vs. $13,122)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Incarnate Word than University of Houston (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Incarnate Word students is 116.5% larger than aid received University of Houston ($24,805 vs. $11,457)
UH vs. UIW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UH or UIW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UIW or UH .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston (1154) is 191 points higher than at UIW (963)
- Incoming UH students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UIW (21)
- Accepted freshman UIW students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at UH (3.46)
- UIW has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than UH (66.2%)
UH vs. UIW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UH or UIW? 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 UIW and UH.
- The graduation rate at UH is higher than University of the Incarnate Word (46% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Houston earn on average $9,400 more per year than UIW graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $49,600)
- University of Houston students graduate with a $7,429 lower median federal student loan debt than UIW graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,179)
- UH graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than UIW graduates. ($204 vs. $281)
- More UH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIW students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/