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SHSU PVAMU TSU UTSA UH Lamar University HBU GSU- Grambling University of Houston-Victoria Texas State Xavier University of Louisiana Texas A&M| Southern University at New Orleans | University of Houston Downtown | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SUNO | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,950 | 14,208 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #951 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | suno.edu | uhd.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNO | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,484 | $6,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,384 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $9,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,999 | $14,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,560 | $7,849 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 85% |
Admission |
SUNO | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 928 | 6,131 | ||
| Admitted | 868 | 5,421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.5% | 88.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 25.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.4 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/18 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 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 | Jul 1, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNO | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNO | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 15% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,348 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $193 |
Diversity |
SUNO | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
SUNO | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 1% | ||
Campus |
SUNO | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | 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 SUNO based on total student enrollment (14,208 students vs. 1,950 students)
SUNO vs. University of Houston-Downtown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNO or University of Houston-Downtown?
- University of Houston Downtown is 39.4% more expensive to attend than SUNO for in-state tuition ($6,252.00 vs. $4,484.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.1% higher at University of Houston-Downtown than Southern University at New Orleans ($16,068.00 vs. $13,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Downtown than SUNO ($14,911 vs. $14,999)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University at New Orleans are 4.2% lower than costs at University of Houston Downtown ($9,480 vs. $9,882)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern University at New Orleans than University of Houston Downtown (88% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern University at New Orleans students is 21.8% larger than aid received University of Houston Downtown ($9,560 vs. $7,849)
SUNO vs. University of Houston-Downtown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNO 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 SUNO .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston Downtown (894) is 91 points higher than at SUNO (803)
- Incoming University of Houston-Downtown students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at SUNO (17)
- Accepted freshman University of Houston-Downtown students have a 0.89 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at SUNO (2.4)
- SUNO has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than University of Houston-Downtown (88.4%)
SUNO vs. University of Houston-Downtown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNO 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 SUNO.
- Graduates from University of Houston Downtown earn on average $15,800 more per year than SUNO graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $31,600)
- University of Houston Downtown students graduate with a $5,598 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNO graduates. ($18,750 vs. $24,348)
- University of Houston-Downtown graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than SUNO graduates. ($193 vs. $251)
- More University of Houston-Downtown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNO students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/