Best colleges in Texas

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- Location: Waco, TX
- Acceptance rate: 57%
- Net price: $46,039
- SAT range: 1160-1350
- Niche grade:  A-
#10. Baylor University
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- Location: Odessa, TX
- Acceptance rate: 65%
- Net price: $9,447
- SAT range: 920-1140
- Niche grade:  A-
#9. University of Texas - Permian Basin
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- Location: Houston, TX
- Acceptance rate: 66%
- Net price: $14,339
- SAT range: 1140-1330
- Niche grade:  A-
#8. University of Houston
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- Location: Lubbock, TX
- Acceptance rate: 68%
- Net price: $17,057
- SAT range: 1110-1280
- Niche grade:  A
#7. Texas Tech University
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- Location: Fort Worth, TX
- Acceptance rate: 54%
- Net price: $42,574
- SAT range: 1130-1350
- Niche grade:  A

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#6. Texas Christian University
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- Location: Dallas, TX
- Acceptance rate: 53%
- Net price: $41,986
- SAT range: 1340-1510
- Niche grade:  A
#5. Southern Methodist University
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- Location: San Antonio, TX
- Acceptance rate: 34%
- Net price: $27,356
- SAT range: 1280-1440
- Niche grade:  A
#4. Trinity University
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- Location: College Station, TX
- Acceptance rate: 64%
- Net price: $22,253
- SAT range: 1140-1380
- Niche grade:  A+
#3. Texas A&M University
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- Location: Austin, TX
- Acceptance rate: 29%
- Net price: $16,589
- SAT range: 1230-1500
- Niche grade:  A+
#2. University of Texas - Austin
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- Location: Houston, TX
- Acceptance rate: 9%
- Net price: $18,521
- SAT range: 1490-1570
- Niche grade:  A+

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This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.

#1. Rice University
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