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Overview |
Southern University and A & M College | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,341 | 14,105 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | #923 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | subr.edu | uhd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern University and A & M College | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,979 | $6,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,979 | $16,332 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,366 | $9,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,937 | $14,269 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,112 | $8,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 81% |
Admission |
Southern University and A & M College | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,221 | 6,953 | ||
| Admitted | 6,095 | 6,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 90.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 23.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 798/1000 | 960/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Southern University and A & M College | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern University and A & M College | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 15% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,750 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $317 | $193 |
Diversity |
Southern University and A & M College | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Southern University and A & M College | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Southern University and A & M College | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Downtown is larger than than Southern University and A & M College based on total student enrollment (14,105 students vs. 7,341 students)
Southern University and A & M College vs. University of Houston-Downtown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern University and A & M College or University of Houston-Downtown?
- University of Houston Downtown is 25.6% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($6,252.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 228% higher at University of Houston-Downtown than Southern University and A & M College ($16,332.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Downtown than Southern University and A & M College ($14,269 vs. $18,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University and A & M College are 5.5% lower than costs at University of Houston Downtown ($9,366 vs. $9,882)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern University and A & M College than University of Houston Downtown (86% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Downtown students is 15.9% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($8,246 vs. $7,112)
Southern University and A & M College vs. University of Houston-Downtown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern University and A & M College 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 Southern University and A & M College .
- The average SAT score at Southern University and A & M College (911) is 17 points higher than at University of Houston-Downtown (894)
- Incoming Southern University and A & M College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (18)
- Accepted freshman University of Houston-Downtown students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Southern University and A & M College (3.1)
- University of Houston-Downtown has a higher acceptance rate (90.6%) than Southern University and A & M College (49.9%)
Southern University and A & M College vs. University of Houston-Downtown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern University and A & M College 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 Southern University and A & M College.
- The graduation rate at Southern University and A & M College is higher than University of Houston Downtown (19% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from University of Houston Downtown earn on average $9,400 more per year than Southern University and A & M College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $38,000)
- University of Houston Downtown students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($18,750 vs. $30,750)
- University of Houston-Downtown graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($193 vs. $317)
- More University of Houston-Downtown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/