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SHSU PVAMU TSU UTSA Tarleton UH Lamar University HBU UNT A&M Commerce SFASU Texas Tech| University of Houston Downtown | Midwestern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Houston-Downtown | MSU | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Wichita Falls, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,105 | 5,573 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #923 | #838 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uhd.edu | mwsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Houston-Downtown | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,252 | $5,877 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,332 | $7,827 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,882 | $10,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,269 | $11,798 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,246 | $10,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 90% |
Admission |
University of Houston-Downtown | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,953 | 5,824 | ||
| Admitted | 6,302 | 5,089 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.6%Open | 87.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7%Open | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1110 | 910/1100 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Houston-Downtown | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Houston-Downtown | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 15% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $22,299 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $230 |
Diversity |
University of Houston-Downtown | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 43% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Houston-Downtown | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 3% | ||
Campus |
University of Houston-Downtown | MSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Downtown is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (14,105 students vs. 5,573 students)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Houston-Downtown or MSU?
- University of Houston Downtown is 6.4% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($6,252.00 vs. $5,877.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.7% higher at University of Houston-Downtown than Midwestern State University ($16,332.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern State University than University of Houston-Downtown ($11,798 vs. $14,269)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Downtown are 3.6% lower than costs at Midwestern State University ($9,882 vs. $10,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midwestern State University than University of Houston Downtown (90% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midwestern State University students is 26.3% larger than aid received University of Houston Downtown ($10,415 vs. $8,246)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Houston-Downtown or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or University of Houston-Downtown .
- The average SAT score at Midwestern State University (1002) is 108 points higher than at University of Houston-Downtown (894)
- Incoming MSU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (18)
- Accepted freshman University of Houston-Downtown students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at MSU (3.2)
- University of Houston-Downtown has a higher acceptance rate (90.6%) than MSU (87.4%)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Houston-Downtown or MSU? 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 MSU and University of Houston-Downtown.
- The graduation rate at MSU is higher than University of Houston Downtown (34% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from University of Houston Downtown earn on average $3,100 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $44,300)
- University of Houston Downtown students graduate with a $3,549 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($18,750 vs. $22,299)
- University of Houston-Downtown graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($193 vs. $230)
- More MSU 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/