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Overview |
LSUA | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Location | Alexandria, LA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,289 | 14,208 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #950 | #951 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsua.edu | uhd.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUA | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,950 | $6,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,120 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,598 | $9,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,274 | $14,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,033 | $7,849 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 85% |
Admission |
LSUA | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,913 | 6,131 | ||
| Admitted | 1,680 | 5,421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 88.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.6% | 25.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1110 | 960/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
LSUA | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUA | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 12% | 15% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,707 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $193 |
Diversity |
LSUA | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
LSUA | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 1% | ||
Campus |
LSUA | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Downtown is larger than than LSUA based on total student enrollment (14,208 students vs. 4,289 students)
LSUA vs. University of Houston-Downtown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUA or University of Houston-Downtown?
- University of Houston Downtown is 26.3% more expensive to attend than LSUA for in-state tuition ($6,252.00 vs. $4,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 213.8% higher at University of Houston-Downtown than Louisiana State University Alexandria ($16,068.00 vs. $5,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Alexandria than University of Houston-Downtown ($7,274 vs. $14,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University Alexandria are 3% lower than costs at University of Houston Downtown ($9,598 vs. $9,882)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Alexandria than University of Houston Downtown (95% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Downtown students is 11.6% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Alexandria ($7,849 vs. $7,033)
LSUA vs. University of Houston-Downtown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUA 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 LSUA .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University Alexandria (950) is 56 points higher than at University of Houston-Downtown (894)
- Incoming LSUA students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (18)
- Accepted freshman University of Houston-Downtown students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at LSUA (3.16)
- University of Houston-Downtown has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than LSUA (57.7%)
LSUA vs. University of Houston-Downtown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUA 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 LSUA.
- The graduation rate at University of Houston-Downtown is higher than Louisiana State University Alexandria (15% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from University of Houston Downtown earn on average $11,700 more per year than LSUA graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $35,700)
- Louisiana State University Alexandria students graduate with a $1,043 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Houston-Downtown graduates. ($17,707 vs. $18,750)
- LSUA graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than University of Houston-Downtown graduates. ($183 vs. $193)
- More LSUA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Downtown students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/