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SHSU PVAMU TSU UTSA UT Austin UH Lamar University DBU HBU St. Mary's University Texas State Baylor| University of Houston Downtown | Saint Edward's University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Houston-Downtown | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,208 | 3,470 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #951 | #439 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uhd.edu | stedwards.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Houston-Downtown | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,252 | $49,886 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,068 | $49,886 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,882 | $13,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,911 | $27,193 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,849 | $38,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Houston-Downtown | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,131 | 6,015 | ||
| Admitted | 5,421 | 5,119 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4%Open | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3%Open | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1100 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
University of Houston-Downtown | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Houston-Downtown | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 15% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $25,271 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $261 |
Diversity |
University of Houston-Downtown | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
University of Houston-Downtown | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 10% | ||
Campus |
University of Houston-Downtown | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's based on total student enrollment (14,208 students vs. 3,470 students)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Houston-Downtown or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's?
- Saint Edward's University is 697.9% more expensive to attend than University of Houston-Downtown for in-state tuition ($49,886.00 vs. $6,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 210.5% higher at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's than University of Houston Downtown ($49,886.00 vs. $16,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Downtown than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's ($14,911 vs. $27,193)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Downtown are 40.4% lower than costs at Saint Edward's University ($9,882 vs. $13,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Edward's University than University of Houston Downtown (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Edward's University students is 394.2% larger than aid received University of Houston Downtown ($38,787 vs. $7,849)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Houston-Downtown or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Edward's University- St. Edward's or University of Houston-Downtown .
- The average SAT score at Saint Edward's University (1135) is 241 points higher than at University of Houston-Downtown (894)
- Incoming St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (18)
- Accepted freshman St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (3.29)
- University of Houston-Downtown has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's (85.1%)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Houston-Downtown or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's and University of Houston-Downtown.
- The graduation rate at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's is higher than University of Houston Downtown (68% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from Saint Edward's University earn on average $7,700 more per year than University of Houston-Downtown graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $47,400)
- University of Houston Downtown students graduate with a $6,521 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates. ($18,750 vs. $25,271)
- University of Houston-Downtown graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates. ($193 vs. $261)
- More St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Downtown students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/