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California State University-Northridge SHSU UT Permian Basin TAMUK UTSA| University of Houston Clear Lake | The University of Texas Pan American | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UHCL | UT-Pan American | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Edinburg, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,562 | 31,559 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #896 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uhcl.edu | utpa.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHCL | UT-Pan American | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,024 | $7,854 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,320 | $17,649 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $8,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,871 | $8,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,973 | $9,938 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 98% |
Admission |
UHCL | UT-Pan American | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,985 | 13,744 | ||
| Admitted | 1,377 | 12,053 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.4% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 47.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1173 | 830/1090 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UHCL | UT-Pan American | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHCL | UT-Pan American | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,150 | $10,539 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $177 | $108 |
Diversity |
UHCL | UT-Pan American | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 91% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UHCL | UT-Pan American | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UHCL | UT-Pan American | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas Pan American is larger than than UHCL based on total student enrollment (31,559 students vs. 8,562 students)
UHCL vs. UT-Pan American Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHCL or UT-Pan American?
- The University of Texas Pan American is 30.4% more expensive to attend than UHCL for in-state tuition ($7,854.00 vs. $6,024.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.5% higher at UHCL than The University of Texas Pan American ($19,320.00 vs. $17,649.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas Pan American than UHCL ($8,105 vs. $17,871)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas Pan American are 6.2% lower than costs at University of Houston Clear Lake ($8,888 vs. $9,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas Pan American than University of Houston Clear Lake (98% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Clear Lake students is 70.8% larger than aid received The University of Texas Pan American ($16,973 vs. $9,938)
UHCL vs. UT-Pan American Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHCL or UT-Pan American? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT-Pan American or UHCL .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston Clear Lake (1025) is 101 points higher than at UT-Pan American (924)
- Incoming UHCL students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UT-Pan American (19)
- Accepted freshman UHCL students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at UT-Pan American (3.16)
- UT-Pan American has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than UHCL (69.4%)
UHCL vs. UT-Pan American Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHCL or UT-Pan American? 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 UT-Pan American and UHCL.
- Graduates from University of Houston Clear Lake earn on average $11,800 more per year than UT-Pan American graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $41,900)
- The University of Texas Pan American students graduate with a $6,611 lower median federal student loan debt than UHCL graduates. ($10,539 vs. $17,150)
- UT-Pan American graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than UHCL graduates. ($108 vs. $177)
- More UHCL graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT-Pan American students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/