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SHSU PVAMU TSU UTSA UH Lamar University TU HBU UMES GSU- Grambling University of Houston-Victoria Texas State| University of Baltimore | University of Houston Downtown | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UB | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,101 | 14,105 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #923 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | uhd.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,442 | $6,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,160 | $16,332 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $9,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,253 | $14,269 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,833 | $8,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 81% |
Admission |
UB | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 173 | 6,953 | ||
| Admitted | 148 | 6,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.5% | 90.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | 23.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1110 | 960/1110 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
UB | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 15% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $193 |
Diversity |
UB | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UB | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 1% | ||
Campus |
UB | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Downtown is larger than than UB based on total student enrollment (14,105 students vs. 3,101 students)
UB vs. University of Houston-Downtown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or University of Houston-Downtown?
- University of Baltimore is 19% more expensive to attend than University of Houston-Downtown for in-state tuition ($7,442.00 vs. $6,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.6% higher at UB than University of Houston Downtown ($21,160.00 vs. $16,332.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Downtown than UB ($14,269 vs. $17,253)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Downtown are 95.8% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($9,882 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Baltimore than University of Houston Downtown (96% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Baltimore students is 7.1% larger than aid received University of Houston Downtown ($8,833 vs. $8,246)
UB vs. University of Houston-Downtown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB 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 UB .
- The average SAT score at University of Baltimore (972) is 78 points higher than at University of Houston-Downtown (894)
- Incoming UB students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (18)
- Accepted freshman University of Houston-Downtown students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at UB (2.89)
- University of Houston-Downtown has a higher acceptance rate (90.6%) than UB (85.5%)
UB vs. University of Houston-Downtown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB 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 UB.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $13,200 more per year than University of Houston-Downtown graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $47,400)
- University of Houston Downtown students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than UB graduates. ($18,750 vs. $21,500)
- University of Houston-Downtown graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than UB graduates. ($193 vs. $222)
- More UB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Downtown students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/