Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between best schools in Texas. By school type, there are 5 public and 5 private schools in best schools in Texas. By school level, all 10 schools are 4 years or high institutes.
| Rank | Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rice University | Houston, TX | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| 2 | Trinity University | San Antonio, TX | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| 3 | The University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 4 | Southern Methodist University | Dallas, TX | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 5 | Texas A & M University-College Station | College Station, TX | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 6 | The University of Texas at Dallas | Richardson, TX | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 7 | Texas Christian University | Fort Worth, TX | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 8 | Baylor University | Waco, TX | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 9 | Texas State University | San Marcos, TX | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 10 | University of Houston | Houston, TX | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of best schools in Texas is $28,839 for State residents and $42,777 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 53.60% and graduation rate is 77.20%. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Rank | Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rice University | $52,895 | 11% | 94% | 6:1 | 7,643 |
| 2 | Trinity University | $47,392 | 34% | 79% | 9:1 | 2,677 |
| 3 | The University of Texas at Austin | $11,752 / $40,996 | 32% | 88% | 18:1 | 50,476 |
| 4 | Southern Methodist University | $60,236 | 53% | 81% | 11:1 | 12,373 |
| 5 | Texas A & M University-College Station | $13,239 / $40,134 | 63% | 83% | 20:1 | 70,418 |
| 6 | The University of Texas at Dallas | $14,564 / $39,776 | 79% | 69% | 25:1 | 28,669 |
| 7 | Texas Christian University | $51,660 | 48% | 82% | 13:1 | 11,379 |
| 8 | Baylor University | $50,232 | 68% | 79% | 14:1 | 19,297 |
| 9 | Texas State University | $11,135 / $22,559 | 85% | 55% | 22:1 | 37,812 |
| 10 | University of Houston | $9,699 / $21,891 | 63% | 62% | 22:1 | 47,090 |
| Average | $28,839 / $42,777 | 53.60% | 77.20% | 16.00:1 | 28,783 | |
The ranking data is provided by CollegeEvaluator. We compare the schools that ranked top 10 in Texasand in top 500 ranking for all colleges and universities in United States.