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SHSU PVAMU TSU UTSA UH Lamar University HBU Chamberlain College of Nursing-Houston GSU- Grambling University of Houston-Victoria Texas State Texas A&M| University of Houston Downtown | Herzing University Kenner | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Houston-Downtown | Herzing University-Kenner | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Kenner, LA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,208 | 375 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #951 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uhd.edu | herzing.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Houston-Downtown | Herzing University-Kenner | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,252 | $11,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,068 | $11,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,882 | $9,243 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,911 | $22,996 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,849 | $4,738 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Houston-Downtown | Herzing University-Kenner | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,131 | 60 | ||
| Admitted | 5,421 | 57 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4%Open | 95% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3%Open | 68.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Houston-Downtown | Herzing University-Kenner | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Houston-Downtown | Herzing University-Kenner | ||
| Graduation Rate | 15% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $23,713 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $245 |
Diversity |
University of Houston-Downtown | Herzing University-Kenner | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 90% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 57% | ||
| % Hispanic | 43% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
University of Houston-Downtown | Herzing University-Kenner | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 5% | ||
Campus |
University of Houston-Downtown | Herzing University-Kenner | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Downtown is larger than than Herzing University-Kenner based on total student enrollment (14,208 students vs. 375 students)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. Herzing University-Kenner Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Houston-Downtown or Herzing University-Kenner?
- Herzing University Kenner is 89.1% more expensive to attend than University of Houston-Downtown for in-state tuition ($11,820.00 vs. $6,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.9% higher at University of Houston-Downtown than Herzing University Kenner ($16,068.00 vs. $11,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Downtown than Herzing University-Kenner ($14,911 vs. $22,996)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Herzing University Kenner are 6.9% lower than costs at University of Houston Downtown ($9,243 vs. $9,882)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Herzing University Kenner than University of Houston Downtown (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Downtown students is 65.7% larger than aid received Herzing University Kenner ($7,849 vs. $4,738)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. Herzing University-Kenner Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Houston-Downtown or Herzing University-Kenner? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Herzing University-Kenner or University of Houston-Downtown .
- Herzing University-Kenner has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than University of Houston-Downtown (88.4%)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. Herzing University-Kenner Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Houston-Downtown or Herzing University-Kenner? 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 Herzing University-Kenner and University of Houston-Downtown.
- Graduates from University of Houston Downtown earn on average $4,000 more per year than Herzing University-Kenner graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $43,400)
- University of Houston Downtown students graduate with a $4,963 lower median federal student loan debt than Herzing University-Kenner graduates. ($18,750 vs. $23,713)
- University of Houston-Downtown graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Herzing University-Kenner graduates. ($193 vs. $245)
- More University of Houston-Downtown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Herzing University-Kenner students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/