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Tarleton UNT SHSU MSU Texas A&M UT Arlington Lamar University UT Tyler Texas Woman's University SFASU TAMUK A&M-Texarkana| Texas A & M University Commerce | University of Houston Clear Lake | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
A&M Commerce | UHCL | ||
| Location | Commerce, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,306 | 8,562 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #934 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamu-commerce.edu | uhcl.edu | ||
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Costs |
A&M Commerce | UHCL | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,790 | $6,024 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,030 | $19,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,728 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,025 | $17,871 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,983 | $16,973 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
A&M Commerce | UHCL | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,604 | 1,985 | ||
| Admitted | 5,709 | 1,377 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.4% | 69.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 913/1150 | 990/1173 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
A&M Commerce | UHCL | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
A&M Commerce | UHCL | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,514 | $17,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $212 | $177 |
Diversity |
A&M Commerce | UHCL | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
A&M Commerce | UHCL | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
A&M Commerce | UHCL | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A & M University Commerce is larger than than UHCL based on total student enrollment (11,306 students vs. 8,562 students)
A&M Commerce vs. UHCL Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, A&M Commerce or UHCL?
- University of Houston Clear Lake is 25.8% more expensive to attend than A&M Commerce for in-state tuition ($6,024.00 vs. $4,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.4% higher at UHCL than Texas A & M University Commerce ($19,320.00 vs. $17,030.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A & M University Commerce than UHCL ($13,025 vs. $17,871)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Clear Lake are 3.1% lower than costs at Texas A & M University Commerce ($9,440 vs. $9,728)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A & M University Commerce than University of Houston Clear Lake (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Clear Lake students is 70% larger than aid received Texas A & M University Commerce ($16,973 vs. $9,983)
A&M Commerce vs. UHCL Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, A&M Commerce or UHCL? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UHCL or A&M Commerce .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston Clear Lake (1025) is 45 points higher than at A&M Commerce (980)
- Incoming UHCL students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at A&M Commerce (21)
- Accepted freshman UHCL students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at A&M Commerce (3.36)
- A&M Commerce has a higher acceptance rate (86.4%) than UHCL (69.4%)
A&M Commerce vs. UHCL Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, A&M Commerce or UHCL? 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 UHCL and A&M Commerce.
- Graduates from University of Houston Clear Lake earn on average $12,500 more per year than A&M Commerce graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $41,200)
- University of Houston Clear Lake students graduate with a $3,364 lower median federal student loan debt than A&M Commerce graduates. ($17,150 vs. $20,514)
- UHCL graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than A&M Commerce graduates. ($177 vs. $212)
- More UHCL graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former A&M Commerce students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/