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 $28,654 for State residents and $41,933 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 49.20% and graduation rate is 76.40%. 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 | $51,107 | 9% | 93% | 6:1 | 7,124 |
| 2 | Trinity University | $46,456 | 29% | 76% | 9:1 | 2,637 |
| 3 | The University of Texas at Austin | $11,448 / $40,032 | 32% | 86% | 18:1 | 51,832 |
| 4 | Southern Methodist University | $58,540 | 47% | 81% | 11:1 | 11,649 |
| 5 | Texas A & M University-College Station | $12,783 / $39,340 | 58% | 82% | 20:1 | 68,679 |
| 6 | The University of Texas at Dallas | $13,992 / $38,970 | 79% | 70% | 25:1 | 28,755 |
| 7 | Texas Christian University | $51,660 | 47% | 83% | 13:1 | 10,918 |
| 8 | Baylor University | $49,246 | 45% | 78% | 14:1 | 17,217 |
| 9 | Texas State University | $10,855 / $22,307 | 81% | 54% | 22:1 | 38,644 |
| 10 | University of Houston | $9,457 / $21,673 | 65% | 61% | 22:1 | 46,324 |
| Average | $28,654 / $41,933 | 49.20% | 76.40% | 16.00:1 | 28,378 | |
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.