- Both Texas A & M International University and University of Houston are public.
- Both schools are located in Texas.
- University of Houston has more expensive tuition of $22,191 than Texas A & M International University ($19,382).
- Texas A & M International University has tighter acceptance rate of 49.59% than University of Houston (61.11%).
- University of Houston has higher SAT scores of 1,240 than Texas A & M International University (1,010).
- University of Houston is larger with 46,700 students than Texas A & M International University (8,505 students).
| Texas A & M International University View More Rivals | University of Houston View More Rivals | |
| #39 in Texas | Rankings | #96 in National Universities #8 in Texas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Laredo, TX | Location | Houston, TX |
| Known as | UH | |
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $7,846 Texas residents $19,382 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $9,711 Texas residents $22,191 out-of-state |
| $6,595 Texas residents $15,423 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,749 Texas residents $19,109 out-of-state |
| $8,630 | Financial Aid | $9,585 |
| Admission | ||
| $35 | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 49.59% | Acceptance Rate | 61.11% |
| 31.93% | Yield | 39.07% |
| 1,010 SAT, 18 ACT | Test Scores | 1,240 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,505 | Total Students | 46,700 |
| 6,979 | Undergraduate | 37,943 |
| 1,526 | Graduate | 8,757 |
| 1,815 | Online Enrollment | 5,579 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 49% | Graduation Rate | 63% |
| 22% | Transfer-out Rate | 7% |
| 79% | Retention Rate | 85% |
| $46,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $60,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 739) $6,080 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,397) $5,708 average annual costs |
| ✔ (20 meals per week) $3,130 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 19 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 21 to 1 |
| 232 Full-time 167 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,511 Full-time 322 Part-time |
| 651 Full-time 175 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 5,121 Full-time 399 Part-time |
| $76,135 for Faculties $51,282 Part-time | Average Salary | $113,727 for Faculties $64,738 Part-time |