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Overview |
University of Houston-Victoria | UTEP | ||
| Location | Victoria, TX | El Paso, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,057 | 23,880 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1039 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uhv.edu | utep.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Houston-Victoria | UTEP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,111 | $7,704 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,903 | $23,112 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,494 | $9,582 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,761 | $9,563 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,301 | $10,564 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 87% |
Admission |
University of Houston-Victoria | UTEP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 10,493 | ||
| Admitted | 1,618 | 10,485 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13% | 35.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Houston-Victoria | UTEP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Houston-Victoria | UTEP | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,529 | $17,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $181 | $178 |
Diversity |
University of Houston-Victoria | UTEP | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 83% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Houston-Victoria | UTEP | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 2% | ||
Campus |
University of Houston-Victoria | UTEP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at El Paso is larger than than University of Houston-Victoria based on total student enrollment (23,880 students vs. 4,057 students)
University of Houston-Victoria vs. UTEP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Houston-Victoria or UTEP?
- The University of Texas at El Paso is 50.7% more expensive to attend than University of Houston-Victoria for in-state tuition ($7,704.00 vs. $5,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.1% higher at UTEP than University of Houston Victoria ($23,112.00 vs. $14,903.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at El Paso than University of Houston-Victoria ($9,563 vs. $11,761)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at El Paso are 9.5% lower than costs at University of Houston Victoria ($9,582 vs. $10,494)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas at El Paso than University of Houston Victoria (87% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at El Paso students is 13.6% larger than aid received University of Houston Victoria ($10,564 vs. $9,301)
University of Houston-Victoria vs. UTEP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Houston-Victoria or UTEP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTEP or University of Houston-Victoria .
- UTEP has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than University of Houston-Victoria (82.1%)
University of Houston-Victoria vs. UTEP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Houston-Victoria or UTEP? 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 UTEP and University of Houston-Victoria.
- Graduates from University of Houston Victoria earn on average $1,000 more per year than UTEP graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $42,200)
- The University of Texas at El Paso students graduate with a $279 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Houston-Victoria graduates. ($17,250 vs. $17,529)
- UTEP graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than University of Houston-Victoria graduates. ($178 vs. $181)
- More University of Houston-Victoria graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTEP students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/