Head to head · Texas
University of Houston costs less than Texas A&M University-College Station at every income band federal data covers — between $1,855 and $7,323 less per year, depending on what you earn.
| Household income | Texas A&M University | University of Houston | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $30k | $12,784 | $10,929 | $1,855 |
| $30–48k | $13,317 | $10,220 | $3,097 |
| $48–75k | $17,435 | $12,528 | $4,907 |
| $75–110k | $26,520 | $19,197 | $7,323 |
| Over $110k | $30,660 | $23,811 | $6,849 |
Green marks the cheaper of the two at that income. "Net price" is what families actually paid after grants and scholarships, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education — not a calculator's estimate. Public-school figures reflect in-state families; out-of-state families typically pay more.
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Each year's reported net price grown 3.5% — the same method College Compass uses inside a family's plan.
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