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Overview |
A&M-Texarkana | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Location | Texarkana, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,110 | 14,208 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #951 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamut.edu | uhd.edu | ||
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Costs |
A&M-Texarkana | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,090 | $6,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,819 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,476 | $9,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,646 | $14,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,114 | $7,849 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 85% |
Admission |
A&M-Texarkana | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,018 | 6,131 | ||
| Admitted | 1,846 | 5,421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 88.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 25.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1140 | 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 |
A&M-Texarkana | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
A&M-Texarkana | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 15% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,504 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $193 |
Diversity |
A&M-Texarkana | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
A&M-Texarkana | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 1% | ||
Campus |
A&M-Texarkana | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Downtown is larger than than A&M-Texarkana based on total student enrollment (14,208 students vs. 2,110 students)
A&M-Texarkana vs. University of Houston-Downtown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, A&M-Texarkana or University of Houston-Downtown?
- University of Houston Downtown is 2.7% more expensive to attend than A&M-Texarkana for in-state tuition ($6,252.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.1% higher at A&M-Texarkana than University of Houston Downtown ($18,819.00 vs. $16,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Texarkana than University of Houston-Downtown ($10,646 vs. $14,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Downtown are 16.1% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Texarkana ($9,882 vs. $11,476)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Texarkana than University of Houston Downtown (87% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Texarkana students is 41.6% larger than aid received University of Houston Downtown ($11,114 vs. $7,849)
A&M-Texarkana vs. University of Houston-Downtown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, A&M-Texarkana 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 A&M-Texarkana .
- The average SAT score at Texas A&M University Texarkana (995) is 101 points higher than at University of Houston-Downtown (894)
- Incoming A&M-Texarkana students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (18)
- Accepted freshman A&M-Texarkana students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (3.29)
- A&M-Texarkana has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than University of Houston-Downtown (88.4%)
A&M-Texarkana vs. University of Houston-Downtown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, A&M-Texarkana 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 A&M-Texarkana.
- Graduates from University of Houston Downtown earn on average $9,500 more per year than A&M-Texarkana graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $37,900)
- Texas A&M University Texarkana students graduate with a $4,246 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Houston-Downtown graduates. ($14,504 vs. $18,750)
- A&M-Texarkana graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than University of Houston-Downtown graduates. ($149 vs. $193)
- More A&M-Texarkana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Downtown students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/