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Overview |
CSU-Pueblo | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Location | Pueblo, CO | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,691 | 14,105 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1023 | #923 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colostate-pueblo.edu | uhd.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU-Pueblo | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,870 | $6,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,711 | $16,332 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,596 | $9,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,188 | $14,269 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,736 | $8,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 81% |
Admission |
CSU-Pueblo | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,834 | 6,953 | ||
| Admitted | 1,831 | 6,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.8% | 90.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 37% | 23.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1100 | 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 | Aug 1, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
CSU-Pueblo | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU-Pueblo | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 15% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $193 |
Diversity |
CSU-Pueblo | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
CSU-Pueblo | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 1% | ||
Campus |
CSU-Pueblo | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Downtown is larger than than CSU-Pueblo based on total student enrollment (14,105 students vs. 6,691 students)
CSU-Pueblo vs. University of Houston-Downtown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU-Pueblo or University of Houston-Downtown?
- Colorado State University Pueblo is 9.9% more expensive to attend than University of Houston-Downtown for in-state tuition ($6,870.00 vs. $6,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at University of Houston-Downtown than Colorado State University Pueblo ($16,332.00 vs. $14,711.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado State University Pueblo than University of Houston-Downtown ($14,188 vs. $14,269)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Downtown are 17.3% lower than costs at Colorado State University Pueblo ($9,882 vs. $11,596)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado State University Pueblo than University of Houston Downtown (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado State University Pueblo students is 30.2% larger than aid received University of Houston Downtown ($10,736 vs. $8,246)
CSU-Pueblo vs. University of Houston-Downtown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU-Pueblo 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 CSU-Pueblo .
- The average SAT score at Colorado State University Pueblo (970) is 76 points higher than at University of Houston-Downtown (894)
- Incoming CSU-Pueblo students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (18)
- Accepted freshman CSU-Pueblo students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (3.29)
- CSU-Pueblo has a higher acceptance rate (99.8%) than University of Houston-Downtown (90.6%)
CSU-Pueblo vs. University of Houston-Downtown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU-Pueblo 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 CSU-Pueblo.
- The graduation rate at CSU-Pueblo is higher than University of Houston Downtown (32% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from University of Houston Downtown earn on average $8,400 more per year than CSU-Pueblo graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $39,000)
- University of Houston Downtown students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU-Pueblo graduates. ($18,750 vs. $19,750)
- University of Houston-Downtown graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than CSU-Pueblo graduates. ($193 vs. $204)
- More CSU-Pueblo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Downtown students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/