Head to head · Texas
University of Houston costs less than The University of Texas at Austin at every income band federal data covers — between $1,624 and $6,271 less per year, depending on what you earn.
| Household income | The University of Texas at Austin | University of Houston | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $30k | $12,553 | $10,929 | $1,624 |
| $30–48k | $14,297 | $10,220 | $4,077 |
| $48–75k | $17,207 | $12,528 | $4,679 |
| $75–110k | $24,406 | $19,197 | $5,209 |
| Over $110k | $30,082 | $23,811 | $6,271 |
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.
Listed The University of Texas at Austin first, then University of Houston. Acceptance rate is the school's overall published figure — your student's own odds depend on their transcript, scores, and high school.
Again The University of Texas at Austin first. The four-year graduation rate matters more than it looks: a fifth year is a fifth year of paying.
These are averages. Your family isn't average.
Run both against your student's real GPA, your income band, and your actual high school — odds with the math shown, and what four years would really cost you, side by side. First three schools free.
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