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University of Houston vs Texas State University
Two Texas research universities on the same federal measures. University of Houston has 38,380 undergraduates, Texas State University 36,177.
| 2 colleges | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Sector | Public | Public |
| City | Houston | San Marcos |
| Undergraduates | 38,380 | 36,177 |
| Getting in | ||
| Admission rate | 74% | 89% |
| Average SAT | 1,250 | 1,103 |
| Cost | ||
| Net price / year | $11,439 | $16,660 |
| Cost of attendance | $23,250 | $28,347 |
| Tuition, out-of-state | $22,427 | $22,821 |
| Outcomes | ||
| Graduation, 6 years | 66% | 55% |
| First-year retention | 87% | 80% |
| Median earnings, 10 years | $68,423 | $60,523 |
| Median debt | $17,250 | $19,500 |
| Students | ||
| Pell Grant share | 47% | 41% |
| First-generation | 40% | 36% |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 22 | 21 |
Highlighted: better value in the row. Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education.