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SHSU PVAMU TSU UTSA UH Lamar University HBU GSU- Grambling University of Houston-Victoria Texas State HCC Texas A&M| Governors State University | University of Houston Downtown | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GSU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Location | University Park, IL | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,427 | 14,208 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #951 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | uhd.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,512 | $6,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,024 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $9,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,833 | $14,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,987 | $7,849 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
GSU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,865 | 6,131 | ||
| Admitted | 1,072 | 5,421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 88.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 25.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GSU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 15% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $193 |
Diversity |
GSU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
GSU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 1% | ||
Campus |
GSU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Downtown is larger than than GSU based on total student enrollment (14,208 students vs. 4,427 students)
GSU vs. University of Houston-Downtown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or University of Houston-Downtown?
- Governors State University is 20.2% more expensive to attend than University of Houston-Downtown for in-state tuition ($7,512.00 vs. $6,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.9% higher at University of Houston-Downtown than Governors State University ($16,068.00 vs. $15,024.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Governors State University than University of Houston-Downtown ($9,833 vs. $14,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Downtown are 11.3% lower than costs at Governors State University ($9,882 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University than University of Houston Downtown (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Governors State University students is 52.7% larger than aid received University of Houston Downtown ($11,987 vs. $7,849)
GSU vs. University of Houston-Downtown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GSU 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 GSU .
- The average SAT score at Governors State University (911) is 17 points higher than at University of Houston-Downtown (894)
- Incoming GSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (18)
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 0.71 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (3.29)
- University of Houston-Downtown has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than GSU (57.5%)
GSU vs. University of Houston-Downtown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU 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 GSU.
- Graduates from University of Houston Downtown earn on average $4,800 more per year than GSU graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $42,600)
- Governors State University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Houston-Downtown graduates. ($17,250 vs. $18,750)
- GSU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than University of Houston-Downtown graduates. ($178 vs. $193)
- More GSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Downtown students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/