| UHCL vs. TAMU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#5 in Federal Region VI Universities #15 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #79 in National Universities #5 in Texas Colleges |
| Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$7,746 Texas Residents $21,330 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$13,099 Texas Residents $40,328 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$9,468 Texas Residents $19,080 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$11,093 Texas Residents $24,090 Out-of-State |
| Less$6,394 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,800 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,081 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,270 SAT 28 ACT |
| Easier69.37% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter62.65% |
| Lower25.64% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable45.91% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller8,562 | Total Enrollment | Larger74,014 |
| Smaller6,352 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger57,512 |
| Smaller2,210 | Graduate Student Population | Larger16,502 |
| Smaller1,403 | Online Student Population | Larger3,414 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower53% | Graduate Rate | Higher83% |
| Higher28% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower9% |
| Lower67% | Retention Rate | Higher95% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 559) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,306) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 283 | Number of faculties | 3,882 |
| Lower$87,598 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$119,976 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.