- Both University of Houston and Temple University are public.
- University of Houston is located in Houston, TX and Temple University is located in Philadelphia, PA.
- Temple University has more expensive tuition of $37,462 than University of Houston ($22,191).
- Temple University has tighter acceptance rate of 56.67% than University of Houston (61.11%).
- University of Houston is larger with 46,700 students than Temple University (33,196 students).
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| #96 in National Universities #8 in Texas | Rankings | #213 in National Universities #45 in Pennsylvania |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Houston, TX | Location | Philadelphia, PA |
UH| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,711 Texas residents $22,191 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $22,082 Pennsylvania residents $37,462 out-of-state |
| $9,749 Texas residents $19,109 out-of-state | Graduate | $22,010 Pennsylvania residents $28,523 out-of-state |
| $9,585 | Financial Aid | $10,943 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $55 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 61.11% | Acceptance Rate | 56.67% |
| 39.07% | Yield | 25.43% |
| 1,240 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 46,700 | Total Students | 33,196 |
| 37,943 | Undergraduate | 24,106 |
| 8,757 | Graduate | 9,090 |
| 5,579 | Online Enrollment | 2,612 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 63% | Graduation Rate | 77% |
| 7% | Transfer-out Rate | 11% |
| 85% | Retention Rate | 84% |
| $60,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $59,000 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,397) $5,708 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,066) $8,906 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 21 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 1,511 Full-time 322 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,271 Full-time 1,488 Part-time |
| 5,121 Full-time 399 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 6,742 Full-time 2,037 Part-time |
| $113,727 for Faculties $64,738 Part-time | Average Salary | $106,835 for Faculties $74,666 Part-time |