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Schreiner University Concordia University-Texas UMHB UIW HSU Texas State Howard Payne University UTSA UH| University of Houston Clear Lake | Texas Lutheran University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UHCL | TLU | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Seguin, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,562 | 1,369 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #626 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uhcl.edu | tlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHCL | TLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,024 | $33,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,320 | $33,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $11,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,871 | $21,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,973 | $23,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
UHCL | TLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,985 | 1,835 | ||
| Admitted | 1,377 | 1,685 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.4% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1173 | 1030/1220 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UHCL | TLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHCL | TLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,150 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $177 | $279 |
Diversity |
UHCL | TLU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
UHCL | TLU | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 3% | ||
Campus |
UHCL | TLU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Clear Lake is larger than than TLU based on total student enrollment (8,562 students vs. 1,369 students)
UHCL vs. TLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHCL or TLU?
- Texas Lutheran University is 452.8% more expensive to attend than UHCL for in-state tuition ($33,300.00 vs. $6,024.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.4% higher at TLU than University of Houston Clear Lake ($33,300.00 vs. $19,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Clear Lake than TLU ($17,871 vs. $21,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Clear Lake are 20% lower than costs at Texas Lutheran University ($9,440 vs. $11,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Lutheran University than University of Houston Clear Lake (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Lutheran University students is 39.8% larger than aid received University of Houston Clear Lake ($23,729 vs. $16,973)
UHCL vs. TLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHCL or TLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TLU or UHCL .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston Clear Lake (1025) is 19 points higher than at TLU (1006)
- Incoming UHCL students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at TLU (21)
- Accepted freshman TLU students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at UHCL (3.39)
- TLU has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than UHCL (69.4%)
UHCL vs. TLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHCL or TLU? 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 TLU and UHCL.
- Graduates from University of Houston Clear Lake earn on average $4,100 more per year than TLU graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $49,600)
- University of Houston Clear Lake students graduate with a $9,850 lower median federal student loan debt than TLU graduates. ($17,150 vs. $27,000)
- UHCL graduates are paying $102 less per month on federal student loans than TLU graduates. ($177 vs. $279)
- More TLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UHCL students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/