- Both University of Houston and University of Louisville are public.
- University of Houston is located in Houston, TX and University of Louisville is located in Louisville, KY.
- University of Louisville has more expensive tuition of $29,174 than University of Houston ($22,191).
- University of Houston has tighter acceptance rate of 61.11% than University of Louisville (75.30%).
- University of Houston has higher SAT scores of 1,240 than University of Louisville (1,170).
- University of Houston is larger with 46,700 students than University of Louisville (22,017 students).
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| #96 in National Universities #8 in Texas | Rankings | #135 in National Universities #4 in Kentucky |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Houston, TX | Location | Louisville, KY |
UH| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 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 | $12,828 Kentucky residents $29,174 out-of-state |
| $9,749 Texas residents $19,109 out-of-state | Graduate | $14,418 Kentucky residents $29,102 out-of-state |
| $9,585 | Financial Aid | $9,508 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 61.11% | Acceptance Rate | 75.30% |
| 39.07% | Yield | 33.80% |
| 1,240 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | 1,170 SAT, 23 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 46,700 | Total Students | 22,017 |
| 37,943 | Undergraduate | 15,921 |
| 8,757 | Graduate | 6,096 |
| 5,579 | Online Enrollment | 4,193 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 63% | Graduation Rate | 62% |
| 7% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 85% | Retention Rate | 78% |
| $60,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,600 |
| 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 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: 3,942) $7,568 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 | 13 to 1 |
| 1,511 Full-time 322 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,070 Full-time 967 Part-time |
| 5,121 Full-time 399 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 5,896 Full-time 1,103 Part-time |
| $113,727 for Faculties $64,738 Part-time | Average Salary | $73,522 for Faculties $72,076 Part-time |