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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 | Wharton County Junior College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UH | Wharton County Junior College | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Wharton, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 46,700 | 5,495 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #452 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uh.edu | wcjc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UH | Wharton County Junior College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,685 | $768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,877 | $2,016 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,418 | $5,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $3,985 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,457 | $6,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 51% |
Admission |
UH | Wharton County Junior College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,783 | - | ||
| Admitted | 19,728 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1160/1330 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 31, 2025 | Aug 14, 2025 |
Academics |
UH | Wharton County Junior College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UH | Wharton County Junior College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $7,455 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $77 |
Diversity |
UH | Wharton County Junior College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UH | Wharton County Junior College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 1% | ||
Campus |
UH | Wharton County Junior College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston is larger than than Wharton County Junior College based on total student enrollment (46,700 students vs. 5,495 students)
UH vs. Wharton County Junior College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UH or Wharton County Junior College?
- University of Houston is 1,030.9% more expensive to attend than Wharton County Junior College for in-state tuition ($8,685.00 vs. $768.00)
- Out of state tuition is 935.6% higher at UH than Wharton County Junior College ($20,877.00 vs. $2,016.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wharton County Junior College than UH ($3,985 vs. $14,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wharton County Junior College are 92.9% lower than costs at University of Houston ($5,400 vs. $10,418)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Houston than Wharton County Junior College (75% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston students is 88.2% larger than aid received Wharton County Junior College ($11,457 vs. $6,089)
Which college is harder to get into, UH or Wharton County Junior College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wharton County Junior College or UH .
UH vs. Wharton County Junior College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UH or Wharton County Junior 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 Wharton County Junior College and UH.
- Graduates from University of Houston earn on average $17,800 more per year than Wharton County Junior College graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $41,200)
- Wharton County Junior College students graduate with a $12,295 lower median federal student loan debt than UH graduates. ($7,455 vs. $19,750)
- Wharton County Junior College graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than UH graduates. ($77 vs. $204)
- More UH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wharton County Junior College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/