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Overview |
University of Houston-Downtown | SHSU | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Huntsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,208 | 21,480 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #951 | #778 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uhd.edu | shsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Houston-Downtown | SHSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,252 | $5,856 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,068 | $15,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,882 | $10,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,911 | $13,632 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,849 | $10,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 73% |
Admission |
University of Houston-Downtown | SHSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,131 | 16,316 | ||
| Admitted | 5,421 | 13,809 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4%Open | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3%Open | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1100 | 960/1140 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Houston-Downtown | SHSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Houston-Downtown | SHSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 15% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $222 |
Diversity |
University of Houston-Downtown | SHSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 43% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
University of Houston-Downtown | SHSU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 1% | ||
Campus |
University of Houston-Downtown | SHSU | ||
| 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
- Sam Houston State University is larger than than University of Houston-Downtown based on total student enrollment (21,480 students vs. 14,208 students)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. SHSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Houston-Downtown or SHSU?
- University of Houston Downtown is 6.8% more expensive to attend than SHSU for in-state tuition ($6,252.00 vs. $5,856.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at University of Houston-Downtown than Sam Houston State University ($16,068.00 vs. $15,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sam Houston State University than University of Houston-Downtown ($13,632 vs. $14,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Downtown are 10.4% lower than costs at Sam Houston State University ($9,882 vs. $10,908)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Houston Downtown than Sam Houston State University (85% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sam Houston State University students is 33.8% larger than aid received University of Houston Downtown ($10,499 vs. $7,849)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. SHSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Houston-Downtown or SHSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHSU or University of Houston-Downtown .
- The average SAT score at Sam Houston State University (997) is 103 points higher than at University of Houston-Downtown (894)
- Incoming SHSU 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 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at SHSU (3.25)
- University of Houston-Downtown has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than SHSU (84.6%)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. SHSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Houston-Downtown or SHSU? 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 SHSU and University of Houston-Downtown.
- The graduation rate at SHSU is higher than University of Houston Downtown (50% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from Sam Houston State University earn on average $400 more per year than University of Houston-Downtown graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $47,400)
- University of Houston Downtown students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than SHSU graduates. ($18,750 vs. $21,500)
- University of Houston-Downtown graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than SHSU graduates. ($193 vs. $222)
- More SHSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Downtown students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/