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Houston, TX · San Marcos, TX
| University of Houston | Texas State University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $14,276/yr | $16,805/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $10,929/yr | $12,715/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $18,194 | $21,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $10,220/yr | $13,557/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $12,528/yr | $13,804/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $19,197/yr | $20,028/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $23,811/yr | $24,713/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $193/mo | $223/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $11,286/yr | $12,630/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $11,234/yr | $12,850/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,430/yr | $760/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $5,328/yr | $4,290/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $26,185/yr | $28,073/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $9,717/yr | $11,450/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $22,547/yr | $22,930/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 42% | 37% |
| Students taking federal loans | 32% | 41% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 74% | 89% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1160–1340 | 980–1200 |
| SAT average | 1250 | 1103 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 23–29 | 19–25 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 22–30 · Math 21–27 | English 18–26 · Math 17–24 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 30,327 | 37,183 |
| Students accepted | 21,087 | 33,273 |
| Students who enrolled | 5,652 | 7,930 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 27% | 24% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 51% | 47% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 7% | 7% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Not considered |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Class rank | Required | Required |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 65% | 55% |
| Freshmen who come back | 87% | 80% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $62,377/yr | $56,906/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $39,375–$92,999 | $38,577–$80,902 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 64% | 62% |
| White students graduating | 63% | 59% |
| Black students graduating | 58% | 46% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 59% | 54% |
| Asian students graduating | 75% | 66% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $52,768/yr | $46,716/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 81% | 79% |
| Graduate on time | 43% | 34% |
| Pell students who graduate | 63% | 49% |
| First-gen students who finish | 60% | 58% |
| Low-income students who finish | 59% | 56% |
| Students who transfer out | 6.3% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $58,739/yr | $52,554/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 29% · Computer & Information Sciences 10% · Psychology 9% | Business, Management & Marketing 16% · Communication & Journalism 10% · Visual & Performing Arts 8% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 29% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 16% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 10% of degrees | Communication & Journalism — 10% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 9% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 8% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Engineering — 7% of degrees | Psychology — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 6% of degrees | Health Professions — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $114,181/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $84,758/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 28% | 16% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 38,380 | 36,177 |
| Students per professor | 22 : 1 | 21 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 8,723 | 4,438 |
| Average professor pay | $13,242/mo | $9,186/mo |
| Full-time professors | 80% | 79% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $33,198 | $42,889 |
| Setting | City (large) | City (small) |
| Location | Houston, TX | San Marcos, TX |
| Region | Southwest | Southwest |
| Founded | 1927 | 1899 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 5.4% | 2% |
| Men | 48% | 41% |
| Women | 52% | 59% |
| White students | 16% | 36% |
| Black students | 12% | 9.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 38% | 41% |
| Asian students | 23% | 2.8% |
| Two or more races | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Other / not reported | 1.6% | 5.2% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 40% | 36% |
| Part-time students | 23% | 14% |
| Students age 25+ | 12% | 8.4% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $9,920/yr | $6,786/yr |
| Endowment | $1.3B | $411.8M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 8,397 | 6,753 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $5,880/yr | $7,661/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $4,950/yr | $4,570/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Navy, Air Force | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | Yes | Yes |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | Yes |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FBS | NCAA Division I-FBS |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 13 | 12 |
| Student athletes | 445 | 383 |
| Athletic scholarships | $9.4M | $8.1M |
| Athletics budget | $100.2M | $52.2M |
| Athletics revenue | $100.2M | $52.2M |
| Recruiting spend | $1.5M | $1.0M |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.