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Overview |
East Texas Baptist University | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Location | Marshall, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,771 | 14,208 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #951 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | etbu.edu | uhd.edu | ||
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Costs |
East Texas Baptist University | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,450 | $6,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,450 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,195 | $9,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,169 | $14,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,552 | $7,849 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
East Texas Baptist University | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,449 | 6,131 | ||
| Admitted | 981 | 5,421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | 88.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.9% | 25.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
East Texas Baptist University | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
East Texas Baptist University | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 15% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $193 |
Diversity |
East Texas Baptist University | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
East Texas Baptist University | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 1% | ||
Campus |
East Texas Baptist University | 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 East Texas Baptist University based on total student enrollment (14,208 students vs. 1,771 students)
East Texas Baptist University vs. University of Houston-Downtown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, East Texas Baptist University or University of Houston-Downtown?
- East Texas Baptist University is 339.1% more expensive to attend than University of Houston-Downtown for in-state tuition ($27,450.00 vs. $6,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.8% higher at East Texas Baptist University than University of Houston Downtown ($27,450.00 vs. $16,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Downtown than East Texas Baptist University ($14,911 vs. $24,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Downtown are 3.2% lower than costs at East Texas Baptist University ($9,882 vs. $10,195)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Texas Baptist University than University of Houston Downtown (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Texas Baptist University students is 110.9% larger than aid received University of Houston Downtown ($16,552 vs. $7,849)
East Texas Baptist University vs. University of Houston-Downtown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, East Texas Baptist University 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 East Texas Baptist University .
- The average SAT score at East Texas Baptist University (982) is 88 points higher than at University of Houston-Downtown (894)
- Incoming East Texas Baptist University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (18)
- Accepted freshman East Texas Baptist University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (3.29)
- University of Houston-Downtown has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than East Texas Baptist University (67.7%)
East Texas Baptist University vs. University of Houston-Downtown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, East Texas Baptist University 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 East Texas Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at East Texas Baptist University is higher than University of Houston Downtown (43% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from University of Houston Downtown earn on average $5,300 more per year than East Texas Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $42,100)
- University of Houston Downtown students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than East Texas Baptist University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $26,000)
- University of Houston-Downtown graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than East Texas Baptist University graduates. ($193 vs. $268)
- More East Texas Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Downtown students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/