Best public colleges in Texas

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- Houston, TX
- #285 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Net price: $13,460
- SAT Range: 920-1080
#25. University of Houston - Downtown
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- El Paso, TX
- #281 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Net price: $10,538
- SAT Range: 940-1130
#24. University of Texas - El Paso
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- Corpus Christi, TX
- #271 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance rate: 91%
- Net price: $14,349
- SAT Range: 970-1180
#23. Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
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- Huntsville, TX
- #262 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance rate: 97%
- Net price: $14,287
- SAT Range: 950-1120
#22. Sam Houston State University
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- Wichita Falls, TX
- #259 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Net price: $11,160
- SAT Range: 910-1100
#21. Midwestern State University
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- Canyon, TX
- #228 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance rate: 97%
- Net price: $13,802
- SAT Range: 980-1170
#20. West Texas A&M University
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- San Antonio, TX
- #215 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Net price: $11,013
- SAT Range: 1020-1220
#19. University of Texas - San Antonio
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- Nacogdoches, TX
- #197 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance rate: 83%
- Net price: $16,819
- SAT Range: 980-1160
#18. Stephen F. Austin State University
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- Denton, TX
- #181 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance rate: 96%
- Net price: $11,627
- SAT Range: 950-1160
#17. Texas Woman's University
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- Arlington, TX
- #172 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance rate: 93%
- Net price: $15,301
- SAT Range: 1000-1220
#16. University of Texas - Arlington
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- Stephenville, TX
- #170 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance rate: 57%
- Net price: $13,752
- SAT Range: 960-1140
#15. Tarleton State University
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- Laredo, TX
- #162 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance rate: 54%
- Net price: $5,155
- SAT Range: 910-1110
#14. Texas A&M International University
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- San Angelo, TX
- #151 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance rate: 70%
- Net price: $12,835
- SAT Range: 950-1160
#13. Angelo State University
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- Victoria, TX
- #138 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance rate: 53%
- Net price: $11,375
- SAT Range: 930-1090
#12. University of Houston - Victoria
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- Edinburg, TX
- #134 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance rate: 94%
- Net price: $6,244
- SAT Range: 900-1120
#11. University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley
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- San Marcos, TX
- #132 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance rate: 70%
- Net price: $16,385
- SAT Range: 990-1180
#10. Texas State University
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- Richardson, TX
- #124 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance rate: 87%
- Net price: $12,924
- SAT Range: 1220-1450
#9. University of Texas - Dallas
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- Houston, TX
- #118 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance rate: 91%
- Net price: $16,737
- SAT Range: 990-1170
#8. University of Houston - Clear Lake
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- Denton, TX
- #113 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance rate: 81%
- Net price: $11,915
- SAT Range: 1010-1240
#7. University of North Texas
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- Tyler, TX
- #108 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance rate: 94%
- Net price: $11,183
- SAT Range: 1040-1250
#6. University of Texas - Tyler
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- Odessa, TX
- #83 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: A-
- Acceptance rate: 65%
- Net price: $9,447
- SAT Range: 920-1140
#5. University of Texas - Permian Basin
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- Houston, TX
- #66 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: A-
- Acceptance rate: 66%
- Net price: $14,339
- SAT Range: 1140-1330
#4. University of Houston
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- Lubbock, TX
- #50 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: A
- Acceptance rate: 68%
- Net price: $17,057
- SAT Range: 1110-1280
#3. Texas Tech University
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- College Station, TX
- #16 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: A+
- Acceptance rate: 64%
- Net price: $22,253
- SAT Range: 1140-1380
#2. Texas A&M University
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- Austin, TX
- #6 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: A+
- Acceptance rate: 29%
- Net price: $16,589
- SAT Range: 1230-1500

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

#1. University of Texas - Austin
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