Houston vs. West Virginia

The following statements compare University of Houston and West Virginia University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • West Virginia's tuition ($27,360) is more expensive than Houston ($22,191).
  • Houston's acceptance rate (69.53%) is lower than West Virginia (86.26%).
  • Houston has higher yield (26.80%) than West Virginia (25.55%).
  • Houston's SAT score (1,230) is higher than West Virginia (1,120).
  • West Virginia's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than Houston (21 to 1).
  • Houston (46,676 students) is larger than West Virginia (24,200 students) with more enrolled students.
  • West Virginia ($11,786) has higher amount of financial aid than Houston ($8,853).
  • Houston's graduation rate (65%) is higher than West Virginia (61%).
University of Houston

University of Houston

Public, 4 years • Houston, TX #96 National Universities, #8 in Texas more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,711 In-State
$22,191 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,853
Test Scores
1,230 SAT
25 ACT
Admission
69.53% Acceptance Rate
26.80% Yield
Enrollment
37,946 Undergraduate
8,730 Graduate
5,330 Online Students
Graduation Rate
65% Graduation Rate
7% Transfer-out Rate
86% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
21 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,590 Faculties (full-time)
5,421 Staffs (full-time)
$113,727 Faculty Salary
$64,738 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$5,880 annual charge
-8,397 capacity
West Virginia University

West Virginia University

Public, 4 years • Morgantown, WV #232 National Universities, #9 in West Virginia more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,648 In-State
$27,360 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,786
Test Scores
1,120 SAT
23 ACT
Admission
86.26% Acceptance Rate
25.55% Yield
Enrollment
18,615 Undergraduate
5,585 Graduate
2,509 Online Students
Graduation Rate
61% Graduation Rate
24% Transfer-out Rate
81% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,340 Faculties (full-time)
5,697 Staffs (full-time)
$97,227 Faculty Salary
$64,045 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,976 annual charge
-5,458 capacity
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