Texas offers a striking range of educational options, from Rice University's ultra-selective 7.9% acceptance rate to Texas Christian University's 63.2% acceptance rate, with Texas A&M University-College Station sitting in the middle at 53.4%. The three schools split between one public flagship and two private institutions, creating different financial pathways for students: while the average net price across all three hovers around $22,365 annually, that figure masks significant variation depending on which school you attend and your family's financial situation. Graduates from these programs earn a median of $66,524 six years after enrolling, suggesting that Texas schools across the selectivity spectrum deliver solid returns on investment, though the most selective option doesn't always translate to the highest earnings.