Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Louisiana College| University of Houston Clear Lake | Texas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
UHCL | TC | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,562 | 642 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uhcl.edu | texascollege.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
UHCL | TC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,024 | $8,208 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,320 | $8,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,871 | $11,174 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,973 | $10,263 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 61% |
Admission |
UHCL | TC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,985 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,377 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1173 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UHCL | TC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
UHCL | TC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 6% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 14% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,150 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $177 | $320 |
Diversity |
UHCL | TC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 37% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 43% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UHCL | TC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 100% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 19% | ||
Campus |
UHCL | TC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Clear Lake is larger than than TC based on total student enrollment (8,562 students vs. 642 students)
UHCL vs. TC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHCL or TC?
- Texas College is 36.3% more expensive to attend than UHCL for in-state tuition ($8,208.00 vs. $6,024.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.4% higher at UHCL than Texas College ($19,320.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas College than UHCL ($11,174 vs. $17,871)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas College are 12.4% lower than costs at University of Houston Clear Lake ($8,400 vs. $9,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Houston Clear Lake than Texas College (78% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Clear Lake students is 65.4% larger than aid received Texas College ($16,973 vs. $10,263)
Which college is harder to get into, UHCL or TC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TC or UHCL .
- Accepted freshman UHCL students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at TC (2.9)
UHCL vs. TC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHCL or TC? 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 TC and UHCL.
- Graduates from University of Houston Clear Lake earn on average $25,900 more per year than TC graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $27,800)
- University of Houston Clear Lake students graduate with a $13,850 lower median federal student loan debt than TC graduates. ($17,150 vs. $31,000)
- UHCL graduates are paying $143 less per month on federal student loans than TC graduates. ($177 vs. $320)
- More UHCL graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TC students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/