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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 | West Texas A & M University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UH | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 46,676 | 8,997 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #468 | #879 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uh.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UH | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,685 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,165 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,830 | $9,449 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,738 | $17,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,551 | $7,378 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 93% |
Admission |
UH | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,327 | 4,784 | ||
| Admitted | 21,087 | 4,657 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.8% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UH | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UH | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $211 |
Diversity |
UH | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UH | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 13% | ||
Campus |
UH | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Houston is larger than than West Texas A & M University based on total student enrollment (46,676 students vs. 8,997 students)
UH vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UH or West Texas A & M University?
- University of Houston is 36.3% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($8,685.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 156% higher at UH than West Texas A & M University ($21,165.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston than West Texas A & M University ($13,738 vs. $17,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 14.6% lower than costs at University of Houston ($9,449 vs. $10,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Texas A & M University than University of Houston (93% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston students is 56.6% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($11,551 vs. $7,378)
UH vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UH or West Texas A & M University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Texas A & M University or UH .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston (1154) is 183 points higher than at West Texas A & M University (971)
- Incoming UH students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at West Texas A & M University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at UH (3.46)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than UH (69.5%)
UH vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UH or West Texas A & M 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 West Texas A & M University and UH.
- The graduation rate at UH is higher than West Texas A & M University (46% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from University of Houston earn on average $14,900 more per year than West Texas A & M University graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $44,100)
- University of Houston students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than West Texas A & M University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $20,500)
- UH graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than West Texas A & M University graduates. ($204 vs. $211)
- More UH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Texas A & M University 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/