University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) vs Metro State

When it comes to higher education, University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) and Metropolitan State University (MSU) stand out as two compelling options for prospective students. UHCL boasts a higher acceptance rate (86%) compared to MSU's 78%, making it a more accessible choice. Both universities offer a diverse range of undergraduate programs, with UHCL excelling in fields like Business, Education, and Nursing, while MSU shines in areas such as Business, Criminal Justice, and Social Work. UHCL's student body is predominantly female (58%), while MSU's is more evenly balanced (51% female, 49% male). In terms of graduation rates, UHCL holds a slight edge with a 48% four-year graduation rate compared to MSU's 45%. To help you make an informed decision, we've compiled a comprehensive comparison table that delves into these aspects and more. Explore the table to discover which university aligns

	Metropolitan State University	University of Houston-Clear Lake
Overview
Location	Saint Paul, Minnesota	Houston, Texas
Campus setting	City: Large	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	65.0%	74.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	66.6%	91.2%
Application fees	$20	Undergraduate: $45 Graduate: $45
SAT range	N/A	978 - 1170
ACT range	N/A	17 - 23
Students submitting SAT score		62.0%
Students submitting ACT score		7.0%
Total number of applicants	650	1,793
Total number of admissions given out	433	1,635
Admitted students who chose to enroll	133	334
Yield rate	30.7%	20.4%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Not required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$33,727	In state: $32,030 Out of state: $45,326
Average net price	$16,830	$16,737
Tuition	$8,282	In state: $6,024 Out of state: $19,320
Room & board		$12,909
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Guaranteed tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	97.0% Average amount $6,790	73.0% Average amount $12,458
Students receiving federal student loan	29.0% Average amount $4,675	19.0% Average amount $4,905
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $0	1.0% Average amount $9,181

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	6,000 Men 42.0% Women 58.0%	6,764 Men 35.8% Women 64.2%
Graduate students	914 Men 40.5% Women 59.5%	2,515 Men 35.7% Women 64.3%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	0.3%
International students	3.1%	6.3%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	N/A	559
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Texas Illinois

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Business Computer and Information Science Multidisciplinary Studies Psychology	Business Multidisciplinary Studies Health Professions Psychology Computer and Information Science
Students to faculty ratio	13:1	17:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	38.4%	53.1%
Dropout rate	28.8%	10.5%
Transferred out	30.1%	30.3%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $65,050 Year 2: $76,998 Year 3: $82,901 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $64,701 Year 2: $68,821 Year 3: $77,450 Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,045 Year 2: $62,012 Year 3: $73,235 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $64,528 Year 2: $63,005 Year 3: $69,642 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $64,630 Year 2: $65,131 Year 3: $69,109 Information Science/Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $55,220 Year 2: $53,775 Year 3: $64,626 Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $52,103 Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: $63,483 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $49,095 Year 2: $49,784 Year 3: $53,451 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $49,903 Year 2: $51,077 Year 3: $53,162 Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $46,058 Year 2: $45,816 Year 3: $50,804	Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $84,431 Year 2: $78,343 Year 3: $82,653 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $86,173 Year 2: $78,343 Year 3: $77,443 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $46,972 Year 2: $64,493 Year 3: $70,684 Computer Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $61,814 Year 3: $70,167 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $66,428 Year 2: $60,128 Year 3: $64,014 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $54,816 Year 2: $59,666 Year 3: $61,322 Natural Resources Conservation and Research (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $68,334 Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: $61,262 Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $55,787 Year 2: $49,631 Year 3: $61,250 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $58,015 Year 2: $51,356 Year 3: $58,484 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $56,087 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $56,129

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