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Overview |
Baylor | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Location | Waco, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,824 | 14,105 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #166 | #923 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baylor.edu | uhd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baylor | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,844 | $6,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,844 | $16,332 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,235 | $9,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $49,727 | $14,269 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,409 | $8,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 81% |
Admission |
Baylor | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,735 | 6,953 | ||
| Admitted | 20,262 | 6,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51% | 90.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 23.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 960/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Baylor | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baylor | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 15% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $193 |
Diversity |
Baylor | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Baylor | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Baylor | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Baylor University is larger than than University of Houston-Downtown based on total student enrollment (20,824 students vs. 14,105 students)
Baylor vs. University of Houston-Downtown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baylor or University of Houston-Downtown?
- Baylor University is 777.2% more expensive to attend than University of Houston-Downtown for in-state tuition ($54,844.00 vs. $6,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 235.8% higher at Baylor than University of Houston Downtown ($54,844.00 vs. $16,332.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Downtown than Baylor ($14,269 vs. $49,727)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Downtown are 44% lower than costs at Baylor University ($9,882 vs. $14,235)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baylor University than University of Houston Downtown (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baylor University students is 147.5% larger than aid received University of Houston Downtown ($20,409 vs. $8,246)
Baylor vs. University of Houston-Downtown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baylor or University of Houston-Downtown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Houston-Downtown or Baylor .
- The average SAT score at Baylor University (1239) is 345 points higher than at University of Houston-Downtown (894)
- Incoming Baylor students have a 10 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (18)
- Accepted freshman Baylor students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (3.29)
- University of Houston-Downtown has a higher acceptance rate (90.6%) than Baylor (51%)
Baylor vs. University of Houston-Downtown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baylor or University of Houston-Downtown? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between University of Houston-Downtown and Baylor.
- The graduation rate at Baylor is higher than University of Houston Downtown (72% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from Baylor University earn on average $8,800 more per year than University of Houston-Downtown graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $47,400)
- University of Houston Downtown students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Baylor graduates. ($18,750 vs. $25,000)
- University of Houston-Downtown graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Baylor graduates. ($193 vs. $258)
- More Baylor graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Downtown students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/