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SHSU PVAMU TSU UTSA UH Lamar University McMurry University UMHB HBU GSU- Grambling University of Houston-Victoria Texas State| Hardin Simmons University | University of Houston Downtown | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HSU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,765 | 14,208 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #741 | #951 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hsutx.edu | uhd.edu | ||
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Costs |
HSU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,694 | $6,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,694 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,980 | $9,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,636 | $14,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,695 | $7,849 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
HSU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,314 | 6,131 | ||
| Admitted | 2,042 | 5,421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2% | 88.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 25.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1198 | 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 |
HSU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HSU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 15% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,989 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $193 |
Diversity |
HSU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
HSU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 1% | ||
Campus |
HSU | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Downtown is larger than than HSU based on total student enrollment (14,208 students vs. 1,765 students)
HSU vs. University of Houston-Downtown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HSU or University of Houston-Downtown?
- Hardin Simmons University is 390.9% more expensive to attend than University of Houston-Downtown for in-state tuition ($30,694.00 vs. $6,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91% higher at HSU than University of Houston Downtown ($30,694.00 vs. $16,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Downtown than HSU ($14,911 vs. $22,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Downtown are 1% lower than costs at Hardin Simmons University ($9,882 vs. $9,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hardin Simmons University than University of Houston Downtown (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hardin Simmons University students is 189.1% larger than aid received University of Houston Downtown ($22,695 vs. $7,849)
HSU vs. University of Houston-Downtown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HSU 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 HSU .
- The average SAT score at Hardin Simmons University (1030) is 136 points higher than at University of Houston-Downtown (894)
- Incoming HSU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (18)
- Accepted freshman HSU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (3.29)
- University of Houston-Downtown has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than HSU (88.2%)
HSU vs. University of Houston-Downtown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HSU 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 HSU.
- The graduation rate at HSU is higher than University of Houston Downtown (47% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from University of Houston Downtown earn on average $800 more per year than HSU graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $46,600)
- University of Houston Downtown students graduate with a $7,239 lower median federal student loan debt than HSU graduates. ($18,750 vs. $25,989)
- University of Houston-Downtown graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than HSU graduates. ($193 vs. $268)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Downtown students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/