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SHSU PVAMU TSU UTSA UH Lamar University HBU GSU- Grambling University of Houston-Victoria Texas State HCC Texas A&M| University of Houston Clear Lake | University of Houston Downtown | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UHCL | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,562 | 14,208 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #951 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uhcl.edu | uhd.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHCL | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,024 | $6,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,320 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $9,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,871 | $14,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,973 | $7,849 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 85% |
Admission |
UHCL | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,985 | 6,131 | ||
| Admitted | 1,377 | 5,421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.4% | 88.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 25.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1173 | 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UHCL | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHCL | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 15% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,150 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $177 | $193 |
Diversity |
UHCL | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UHCL | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
UHCL | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Downtown is larger than than UHCL based on total student enrollment (14,208 students vs. 8,562 students)
UHCL vs. University of Houston-Downtown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHCL or University of Houston-Downtown?
- University of Houston Downtown is 3.8% more expensive to attend than UHCL for in-state tuition ($6,252.00 vs. $6,024.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.2% higher at UHCL than University of Houston Downtown ($19,320.00 vs. $16,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Downtown than UHCL ($14,911 vs. $17,871)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Clear Lake are 4.7% lower than costs at University of Houston Downtown ($9,440 vs. $9,882)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Houston Downtown than University of Houston Clear Lake (85% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Clear Lake students is 116.2% larger than aid received University of Houston Downtown ($16,973 vs. $7,849)
UHCL vs. University of Houston-Downtown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHCL 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 UHCL .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston Clear Lake (1025) is 131 points higher than at University of Houston-Downtown (894)
- Incoming UHCL students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (18)
- Accepted freshman UHCL students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (3.29)
- University of Houston-Downtown has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than UHCL (69.4%)
UHCL vs. University of Houston-Downtown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHCL 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 UHCL.
- Graduates from University of Houston Clear Lake earn on average $6,300 more per year than University of Houston-Downtown graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $47,400)
- University of Houston Clear Lake students graduate with a $1,600 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Houston-Downtown graduates. ($17,150 vs. $18,750)
- UHCL graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than University of Houston-Downtown graduates. ($177 vs. $193)
- More UHCL graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Downtown students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/