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SHSU PVAMU TSU UTSA UH Lamar University VSU HBU GSU- Grambling University of Houston-Victoria ABAC Texas State| Georgia Southwestern State University | University of Houston Downtown | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia Southwestern | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Location | Americus, GA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,408 | 14,105 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #970 | #923 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsw.edu | uhd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Southwestern | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $6,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $16,332 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,574 | $9,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,779 | $14,269 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,120 | $8,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 81% |
Admission |
Georgia Southwestern | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,045 | 6,953 | ||
| Admitted | 1,578 | 6,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 90.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.8% | 23.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 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 | Jul 21, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Georgia Southwestern | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Southwestern | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 15% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $193 |
Diversity |
Georgia Southwestern | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia Southwestern | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Southwestern | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Downtown is larger than than Georgia Southwestern based on total student enrollment (14,105 students vs. 3,408 students)
Georgia Southwestern vs. University of Houston-Downtown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Southwestern or University of Houston-Downtown?
- University of Houston Downtown is 53.8% more expensive to attend than Georgia Southwestern for in-state tuition ($6,252.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.5% higher at University of Houston-Downtown than Georgia Southwestern State University ($16,332.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southwestern State University than University of Houston-Downtown ($11,779 vs. $14,269)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southwestern State University are 3.2% lower than costs at University of Houston Downtown ($9,574 vs. $9,882)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southwestern State University than University of Houston Downtown (93% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Downtown students is 1.6% larger than aid received Georgia Southwestern State University ($8,246 vs. $8,120)
Georgia Southwestern vs. University of Houston-Downtown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Southwestern 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 Georgia Southwestern .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southwestern State University (967) is 73 points higher than at University of Houston-Downtown (894)
- Incoming Georgia Southwestern students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (18)
- Accepted freshman University of Houston-Downtown students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Georgia Southwestern (3.17)
- University of Houston-Downtown has a higher acceptance rate (90.6%) than Georgia Southwestern (77.2%)
Georgia Southwestern vs. University of Houston-Downtown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Southwestern 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 Georgia Southwestern.
- The graduation rate at Georgia Southwestern is higher than University of Houston Downtown (30% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from University of Houston Downtown earn on average $9,300 more per year than Georgia Southwestern graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $38,100)
- University of Houston Downtown students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia Southwestern graduates. ($18,750 vs. $22,000)
- University of Houston-Downtown graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia Southwestern graduates. ($193 vs. $227)
- More Georgia Southwestern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Downtown students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/