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University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) vs UT Tyler

When it comes to higher education, University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) and The University of Texas at Tyler (UT Tyler) stand out as two compelling options for prospective students. UHCL, located in the vibrant city of Houston, boasts an acceptance rate of 85%, making it a more accessible choice for students. UT Tyler, situated in the charming city of Tyler, offers a more selective admissions process with an acceptance rate of 75%. Both universities offer a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs, with popular majors including Business, Nursing, and Education. While UHCL has a larger student body, with over 9,000 students, UT Tyler fosters a more intimate learning environment with approximately 8,000 students. With graduation rates of 55% and 60% respectively, both institutions are committed to student success and ensuring their graduates are well-prepared for their chosen careers. To help you make an informed decision, we've compiled
The University of Texas at Tyler logo

The University of Texas at Tyler

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University of Houston-Clear Lake

Overview

Location Tyler, Texas Houston, Texas
Campus setting City: Midsize 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 62.0% 74.0%
Common app member No No
Religious affiliation

Admission

Acceptance rate 93.9% 91.2%
Application fees
Undergraduate: $60
Graduate: $50
Undergraduate: $45
Graduate: $45
SAT range 1040 - 1250 978 - 1170
ACT range 19 - 25 17 - 23
Students submitting SAT score 41.0% 62.0%
Students submitting ACT score 23.0% 7.0%
Total number of applicants 3,577 1,793
Total number of admissions given out 3,358 1,635
Admitted students who chose to enroll 1,169 334
Yield rate 34.8% 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
In state: $24,545
Out of state: $40,091
In state: $32,030
Out of state: $45,326
Average net price $11,183 $16,737
Tuition
In state: $7,200
Out of state: $22,620
In state: $6,024
Out of state: $19,320
Room & board
Room/dormitory: $6,420
Meal plan: $3,940
$12,909
Available payment plans
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
  • Tuition payment plan
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
  • Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid

Students receiving financial aid

(Grants & scholarships)

 73.0%
Average amount $10,786 		73.0%
Average amount $12,458
Students receiving federal student loan 30.0%
Average amount $4,750 		19.0%
Average amount $4,905
Students taking out private loans 4.0%
Average amount $11,074 		1.0%
Average amount $9,181

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 7,185
Men 38.8% Women 61.2% 		6,764
Men 35.8% Women 64.2%
Graduate students 2,502
Men 29.3% Women 70.7% 		2,515
Men 35.7% Women 64.3%
Racial/ethnic diversity
Moderate
Moderate
Out-of-state students 1.6% 0.3%
International students 2.8% 6.3%
Campus local/setting City: Midsize Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity 1,724 559
First year students are required to live on campus? No No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from Texas Louisiana California Alaska Arkansas Texas Illinois

Academics

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

Outcome

Graduation rate 42.2% 53.1%
Dropout rate 56.1% 10.5%
Transferred out N/A 30.3%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)
Public Administration (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $91,744
  • Year 3: $102,558
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $98,100
  • Year 2: $98,213
  • Year 3: $101,196
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $73,557
  • Year 2: $68,858
  • Year 3: $78,364
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $61,933
  • Year 2: $64,706
  • Year 3: $72,793
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $70,014
  • Year 2: $69,338
  • Year 3: $72,217
Civil Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $63,925
  • Year 2: $58,221
  • Year 3: $63,947
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $61,382
  • Year 2: $59,904
  • Year 3: $61,596
Human Resources Management and Services (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $55,214
  • Year 2: $49,631
  • Year 3: $56,163
Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $50,858
  • Year 2: $52,774
  • Year 3: $55,590
Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $49,566
  • Year 2: $49,136
  • Year 3: $53,111
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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