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HCC SHSU PVAMU TSU San Jacinto College UTSA Blinn College UH Lamar University HBU Lee College GSU- Grambling| University of Houston Downtown | Lone Star College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Houston-Downtown | Lone Star College | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | The Woodlands, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,208 | 68,415 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #951 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uhd.edu | lonestar.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Houston-Downtown | Lone Star College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,252 | $2,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,068 | $8,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,882 | $12,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,911 | $10,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,849 | $3,936 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Houston-Downtown | Lone Star College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,131 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,421 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4%Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3%Open | Open | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Houston-Downtown | Lone Star College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Houston-Downtown | Lone Star College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 15% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $98 |
Diversity |
University of Houston-Downtown | Lone Star College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 43% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
University of Houston-Downtown | Lone Star College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
University of Houston-Downtown | Lone Star College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lone Star College is larger than than University of Houston-Downtown based on total student enrollment (68,415 students vs. 14,208 students)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. Lone Star College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Houston-Downtown or Lone Star College?
- Lone Star College is 2.7% more expensive to attend than University of Houston-Downtown for in-state tuition ($6,420.00 vs. $6,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.1% higher at University of Houston-Downtown than Lone Star College ($16,068.00 vs. $8,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lone Star College than University of Houston-Downtown ($10,188 vs. $14,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Downtown are 27.5% lower than costs at Lone Star College ($9,882 vs. $12,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lone Star College than University of Houston Downtown (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Downtown students is 99.4% larger than aid received Lone Star College ($7,849 vs. $3,936)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Houston-Downtown or Lone Star College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lone Star College or University of Houston-Downtown .
University of Houston-Downtown vs. Lone Star College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Houston-Downtown or Lone Star College? 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 Lone Star College and University of Houston-Downtown.
- Graduates from University of Houston Downtown earn on average $8,900 more per year than Lone Star College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $38,500)
- Lone Star College students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Houston-Downtown graduates. ($9,500 vs. $18,750)
- Lone Star College graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than University of Houston-Downtown graduates. ($98 vs. $193)
- More University of Houston-Downtown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lone Star College students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/