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SHSU PVAMU TSU UTSA UH Lamar University HBU GSU- Grambling TLU University of Houston-Victoria Texas State Texas A&M| Concordia University Texas | University of Houston Downtown | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Concordia University-Texas | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Location | Austin, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,863 | 14,208 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #954 | #951 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | concordia.edu | uhd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Texas | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,700 | $6,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,700 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,690 | $9,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,761 | $14,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,594 | $7,849 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 85% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Texas | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,886 | 6,131 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 5,421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.7% | 88.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 25.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 960/1100 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Texas | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Texas | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 15% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,174 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $280 | $193 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Texas | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 1% |
Students |
Concordia University-Texas | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Texas | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Downtown is larger than than Concordia University-Texas based on total student enrollment (14,208 students vs. 1,863 students)
Concordia University-Texas vs. University of Houston-Downtown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Texas or University of Houston-Downtown?
- Concordia University Texas is 455% more expensive to attend than University of Houston-Downtown for in-state tuition ($34,700.00 vs. $6,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116% higher at Concordia University-Texas than University of Houston Downtown ($34,700.00 vs. $16,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Downtown than Concordia University-Texas ($14,911 vs. $24,761)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Downtown are 38.5% lower than costs at Concordia University Texas ($9,882 vs. $13,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Texas than University of Houston Downtown (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Texas students is 213.3% larger than aid received University of Houston Downtown ($24,594 vs. $7,849)
Concordia University-Texas vs. University of Houston-Downtown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Texas 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 Concordia University-Texas .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Texas (998) is 104 points higher than at University of Houston-Downtown (894)
- Incoming Concordia University-Texas students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (18)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Texas students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (3.29)
- University of Houston-Downtown has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Concordia University-Texas (85.7%)
Concordia University-Texas vs. University of Houston-Downtown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Texas 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 Concordia University-Texas.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Texas is higher than University of Houston Downtown (35% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from University of Houston Downtown earn on average $1,300 more per year than Concordia University-Texas graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $46,100)
- University of Houston Downtown students graduate with a $8,424 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Texas graduates. ($18,750 vs. $27,174)
- University of Houston-Downtown graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Texas graduates. ($193 vs. $280)
- More Concordia University-Texas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Downtown students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/