| Houston vs. Connecticut |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#137 in National Universities #10 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #77 in National Universities #5 in Connecticut Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,711 Texas Residents $22,191 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$20,366 Connecticut Residents $43,034 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$9,749 Texas Residents $19,109 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$22,194 Connecticut Residents $44,106 Out-of-State |
| Less$9,585 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$13,180 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,240 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,330 SAT 31 ACT |
| Easier66.24% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter54.51% |
| Favorable28.16% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower18.25% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations 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 | ||
| Larger46,700 | Total Enrollment | Smaller27,003 |
| Larger37,943 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller18,983 |
| Larger8,757 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller8,020 |
| Larger5,579 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,436 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower63% | Graduate Rate | Higher83% |
| Lower7% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher8% |
| Lower85% | Retention Rate | Higher91% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,397) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,921) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,710) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,186) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty21 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 1,833 | Number of faculties | 2,973 |
| Lower$116,756 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$123,231 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.