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| Location | Bloomington, IN | Tyler, TX | Houston, TX |
| Control | Public | Private nonprofit | Private nonprofit |
| Carnegie | A Doctoral University (which undergraduates attend) with very high research activity | A Bachelor’s Degree College with diverse academic fields | A Doctoral University (which undergraduates attend) with very high research activity |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $42,295 | $10,008 | $67,857 |
| Avg. net price | $16,003 | $12,603 | $11,164 |
| Acceptance rate | 78% | N/A | 8% |
| Enrollment | 37,806 | 614 | 4,776 |
| Campus setting | City: Small | City: Midsize | City: Large |
| Graduation rate | 80% | 16% | 95% |
| Retention rate | 91% | 34% | 97% |
| Median earnings | $70,105 | $36,030 | $90,773 |
| SAT range | ERW 590-690 · Math 580-710 | N/A | ERW 740-770 · Math 770-800 |
| ACT range | 27-33 | N/A | 34-35 |
| Themes | AffordableBig sportsA State's Flagship Public University or SimilarPublic flagshipResearch university | Historically-Black College or UniversityHas Strong Religious History or Tradition | AffordableBig sportsHighly selectiveHistorically Leans Liberal (relative to other American colleges)Need-Blind in AdmissionIs a QuestBridge CampusSmall liberal artsA So-Called "Ivy of the South"Lots of Concentration on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math |
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