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Overview |
University of Houston-Downtown | PVAMU | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Prairie View, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,105 | 9,517 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #923 | #994 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uhd.edu | pvamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Houston-Downtown | PVAMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,252 | $7,387 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,332 | $22,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,882 | $10,317 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,269 | $14,065 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,246 | $14,680 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 97% |
Admission |
University of Houston-Downtown | PVAMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,953 | 8,777 | ||
| Admitted | 6,302 | 6,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.6%Open | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7%Open | 32% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1110 | 850/1030 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Houston-Downtown | PVAMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Houston-Downtown | PVAMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 15% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $28,955 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $299 |
Diversity |
University of Houston-Downtown | PVAMU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 43% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
University of Houston-Downtown | PVAMU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 11% | ||
Campus |
University of Houston-Downtown | PVAMU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Downtown is larger than than PVAMU based on total student enrollment (14,105 students vs. 9,517 students)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. PVAMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Houston-Downtown or PVAMU?
- Prairie View A & M University is 18.2% more expensive to attend than University of Houston-Downtown for in-state tuition ($7,387.00 vs. $6,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.3% higher at PVAMU than University of Houston Downtown ($22,590.00 vs. $16,332.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Prairie View A & M University than University of Houston-Downtown ($14,065 vs. $14,269)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Downtown are 4.4% lower than costs at Prairie View A & M University ($9,882 vs. $10,317)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Prairie View A & M University than University of Houston Downtown (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Prairie View A & M University students is 78% larger than aid received University of Houston Downtown ($14,680 vs. $8,246)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. PVAMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Houston-Downtown or PVAMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PVAMU or University of Houston-Downtown .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston Downtown (894) is 37 points higher than at PVAMU (857)
- Incoming University of Houston-Downtown students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at PVAMU (18)
- Accepted freshman PVAMU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (3.29)
- University of Houston-Downtown has a higher acceptance rate (90.6%) than PVAMU (75.3%)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. PVAMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Houston-Downtown or PVAMU? 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 PVAMU and University of Houston-Downtown.
- The graduation rate at PVAMU is higher than University of Houston Downtown (34% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from University of Houston Downtown earn on average $8,400 more per year than PVAMU graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $39,000)
- University of Houston Downtown students graduate with a $10,205 lower median federal student loan debt than PVAMU graduates. ($18,750 vs. $28,955)
- University of Houston-Downtown graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than PVAMU graduates. ($193 vs. $299)
- More University of Houston-Downtown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PVAMU 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/