| UIW vs. Sam Houston State |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#339 in National Universities #40 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #337 in National Universities #39 in Texas Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$37,090 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,228 Texas Residents $19,068 Out-of-State |
| expensive$22,650 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,954 Texas Residents $16,334 Out-of-State |
| More$21,756 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,135 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,040 SAT 20 ACT |
| Easier98.14% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter90.26% |
| Lower9.15% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable21.09% |
| High School GPA High School Record English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | 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 Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller7,047 | Total Enrollment | Larger21,039 |
| Smaller4,638 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger17,787 |
| Smaller2,409 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,252 |
| Smaller1,154 | Online Student Population | Larger4,590 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower51% | Graduate Rate | Higher55% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 22% |
| Lower71% | Retention Rate | Higher73% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,209) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,097) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,200) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,900) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 714 | Number of faculty | 1,067 |
| Higher$80,548 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$73,727 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.