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Overview |
Macon State | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Location | Macon, Georgia | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,208 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #951 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maconstate.edu | uhd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macon State | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,277 | $6,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,411 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,750 | $9,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $14,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $7,849 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 85% |
Admission |
Macon State | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,571 | 6,131 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 5,421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.9% | 88.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.4% | 25.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.96 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 960/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Macon State | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macon State | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 15% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $193 |
Diversity |
Macon State | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 37% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Macon State | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % In-State | - | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 1% | ||
Campus |
Macon State | 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 Macon State based on total student enrollment (14,208 students vs. 0 students)
Macon State vs. University of Houston-Downtown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macon State or University of Houston-Downtown?
- University of Houston Downtown is 174.6% more expensive to attend than Macon State for in-state tuition ($6,252.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91% higher at University of Houston-Downtown than Macon State College ($16,068.00 vs. $8,411.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macon State College are 46.4% lower than costs at University of Houston Downtown ($6,750 vs. $9,882)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Houston Downtown than Macon State College (85% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Downtown students is ?% larger than aid received Macon State College ($7,849 vs. $0)
Macon State vs. University of Houston-Downtown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macon State 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 Macon State .
- Accepted freshman University of Houston-Downtown students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Macon State (2.96)
- University of Houston-Downtown has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Macon State (46.9%)
Macon State vs. University of Houston-Downtown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macon State 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 Macon State.
- The graduation rate at Macon State is higher than University of Houston Downtown (23% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/