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Southern University and A & M College SHSU PVAMU TSU UTSA UH Lamar University HBU University of Houston-Victoria Texas State Jackson State University Texas A&M| Grambling State University | University of Houston Downtown | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GSU- Grambling | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Location | Grambling, LA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,058 | 14,208 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1020 | #951 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gram.edu | uhd.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU- Grambling | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,140 | $6,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,140 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $9,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,796 | $14,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,442 | $7,849 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 85% |
Admission |
GSU- Grambling | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,732 | 6,131 | ||
| Admitted | 4,547 | 5,421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.4% | 88.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 25.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/990 | 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 |
GSU- Grambling | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU- Grambling | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 15% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,997 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $392 | $193 |
Diversity |
GSU- Grambling | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
GSU- Grambling | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 1% | ||
Campus |
GSU- Grambling | 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 GSU- Grambling based on total student enrollment (14,208 students vs. 5,058 students)
GSU- Grambling vs. University of Houston-Downtown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU- Grambling or University of Houston-Downtown?
- University of Houston Downtown is 21.6% more expensive to attend than GSU- Grambling for in-state tuition ($6,252.00 vs. $5,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 212.6% higher at University of Houston-Downtown than Grambling State University ($16,068.00 vs. $5,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Downtown than GSU- Grambling ($14,911 vs. $15,796)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Downtown are 11.2% lower than costs at Grambling State University ($9,882 vs. $10,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grambling State University than University of Houston Downtown (96% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grambling State University students is 7.6% larger than aid received University of Houston Downtown ($8,442 vs. $7,849)
GSU- Grambling vs. University of Houston-Downtown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GSU- Grambling 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- Grambling .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston Downtown (894) is 23 points higher than at GSU- Grambling (871)
- Incoming GSU- Grambling students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at University of Houston-Downtown (18)
- Accepted freshman University of Houston-Downtown students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at GSU- Grambling (3.01)
- University of Houston-Downtown has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than GSU- Grambling (42.4%)
GSU- Grambling vs. University of Houston-Downtown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU- Grambling 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- Grambling.
- The graduation rate at GSU- Grambling is higher than University of Houston Downtown (27% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from University of Houston Downtown earn on average $15,000 more per year than GSU- Grambling graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $32,400)
- University of Houston Downtown students graduate with a $19,247 lower median federal student loan debt than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($18,750 vs. $37,997)
- University of Houston-Downtown graduates are paying $199 less per month on federal student loans than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($193 vs. $392)
- More University of Houston-Downtown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU- Grambling students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/