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Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi vs University of Houston-Clear Lake

Side by side on admissions, cost, and fit, from the same verified school records.

Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi University of Houston-Clear Lake
Acceptance rate lower = more selective 89% 91%
SAT range (mid 50%) 970-1,193 970-1,150
ACT range (mid 50%) 19-25 20-25
Average net price what students actually pay after aid $15,225 $15,563
Sticker cost of attendance $25,210 $24,622
Graduation rate 40% 52%
Retention rate 58% 74%
Undergraduates 8,034 6,078
Student-faculty ratio 19:1 15:1
Setting Corpus Christi, TX Houston, TX
Type Public Public

Highlighted values mark the stronger figure on cost and outcomes. Verified for the cycle.

Common questions

Is Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi or University of Houston-Clear Lake harder to get into?

Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is more selective, with a 89% acceptance rate versus 91% at University of Houston-Clear Lake. Both should be treated as reaches unless your stats sit at or above the mid-50% range shown above.

Which is cheaper, Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi or University of Houston-Clear Lake?

Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi has the lower average net price ($15,225 versus $15,563). Net price is what families actually pay after grants and scholarships, so it is a truer comparison than sticker price. Run each school's net price calculator for your own income.