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Overview |
HBU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,257 | 14,208 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #740 | #951 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hbu.edu | uhd.edu | ||
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Costs |
HBU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,250 | $6,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,250 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,130 | $9,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,515 | $14,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,908 | $7,849 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
HBU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,258 | 6,131 | ||
| Admitted | 8,666 | 5,421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 88.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 25.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 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 |
HBU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HBU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 15% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,166 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $193 |
Diversity |
HBU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 30% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
HBU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 1% | ||
Campus |
HBU | 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 HBU based on total student enrollment (14,208 students vs. 4,257 students)
HBU vs. University of Houston-Downtown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HBU or University of Houston-Downtown?
- Houston Baptist University is 447.8% more expensive to attend than University of Houston-Downtown for in-state tuition ($34,250.00 vs. $6,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.2% higher at HBU than University of Houston Downtown ($34,250.00 vs. $16,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Downtown than HBU ($14,911 vs. $19,515)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 8.2% lower than costs at University of Houston Downtown ($9,130 vs. $9,882)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houston Baptist University than University of Houston Downtown (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 242.8% larger than aid received University of Houston Downtown ($26,908 vs. $7,849)
HBU vs. University of Houston-Downtown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HBU 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 HBU .
- The average SAT score at Houston Baptist University (1060) is 166 points higher than at University of Houston-Downtown (894)
- Incoming HBU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (18)
- Accepted freshman HBU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (3.29)
- University of Houston-Downtown has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than HBU (84.5%)
HBU vs. University of Houston-Downtown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HBU 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 HBU.
- The graduation rate at HBU is higher than University of Houston Downtown (45% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $4,200 more per year than University of Houston-Downtown graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $47,400)
- University of Houston Downtown students graduate with a $5,416 lower median federal student loan debt than HBU graduates. ($18,750 vs. $24,166)
- University of Houston-Downtown graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than HBU graduates. ($193 vs. $249)
- More HBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Downtown students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/