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Overview |
University of Houston-Downtown | SFASU | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,105 | 10,888 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #923 | #823 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uhd.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Houston-Downtown | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,252 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,332 | $17,922 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,882 | $11,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,269 | $15,498 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,246 | $8,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 80% |
Admission |
University of Houston-Downtown | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,953 | 12,591 | ||
| Admitted | 6,302 | 11,112 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.6%Open | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7%Open | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1110 | 980/1160 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Houston-Downtown | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Houston-Downtown | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 15% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Houston-Downtown | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 43% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Houston-Downtown | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 1% | ||
Campus |
University of Houston-Downtown | SFASU | ||
| 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 SFASU based on total student enrollment (14,105 students vs. 10,888 students)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Houston-Downtown or SFASU?
- Stephen F Austin State University is 25.4% more expensive to attend than University of Houston-Downtown for in-state tuition ($7,842.00 vs. $6,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.7% higher at SFASU than University of Houston Downtown ($17,922.00 vs. $16,332.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Downtown than SFASU ($14,269 vs. $15,498)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Downtown are 12.8% lower than costs at Stephen F Austin State University ($9,882 vs. $11,142)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Houston Downtown than Stephen F Austin State University (81% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stephen F Austin State University students is 5.4% larger than aid received University of Houston Downtown ($8,695 vs. $8,246)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Houston-Downtown or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or University of Houston-Downtown .
- The average SAT score at Stephen F Austin State University (1001) is 107 points higher than at University of Houston-Downtown (894)
- Incoming SFASU 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 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at SFASU (3.26)
- University of Houston-Downtown has a higher acceptance rate (90.6%) than SFASU (88.3%)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Houston-Downtown or SFASU? 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 SFASU and University of Houston-Downtown.
- The graduation rate at SFASU is higher than University of Houston Downtown (44% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from University of Houston Downtown earn on average $2,800 more per year than SFASU graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $44,600)
- University of Houston Downtown students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than SFASU graduates. ($18,750 vs. $25,000)
- University of Houston-Downtown graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than SFASU graduates. ($193 vs. $258)
- More SFASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Downtown students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/