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Overview |
University of Houston-Downtown | Tarleton | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Stephenville, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,105 | 15,937 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #923 | #904 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uhd.edu | tarleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Houston-Downtown | Tarleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,252 | $4,416 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,332 | $14,496 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,882 | $10,846 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,269 | $15,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,246 | $7,600 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 89% |
Admission |
University of Houston-Downtown | Tarleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,953 | 8,746 | ||
| Admitted | 6,302 | 8,239 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.6%Open | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7%Open | 32.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1110 | 960/1150 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Houston-Downtown | Tarleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Houston-Downtown | Tarleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 15% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $204 |
Diversity |
University of Houston-Downtown | Tarleton | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 43% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Houston-Downtown | Tarleton | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 3% | ||
Campus |
University of Houston-Downtown | Tarleton | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Tarleton State University is larger than than University of Houston-Downtown based on total student enrollment (15,937 students vs. 14,105 students)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. Tarleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Houston-Downtown or Tarleton?
- University of Houston Downtown is 41.6% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($6,252.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.7% higher at University of Houston-Downtown than Tarleton State University ($16,332.00 vs. $14,496.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Downtown than Tarleton ($14,269 vs. $15,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Downtown are 9.8% lower than costs at Tarleton State University ($9,882 vs. $10,846)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tarleton State University than University of Houston Downtown (89% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Downtown students is 8.5% larger than aid received Tarleton State University ($8,246 vs. $7,600)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. Tarleton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Houston-Downtown or Tarleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tarleton or University of Houston-Downtown .
- The average SAT score at Tarleton State University (959) is 65 points higher than at University of Houston-Downtown (894)
- Incoming Tarleton students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (18)
- Accepted freshman University of Houston-Downtown students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Tarleton (3.21)
- Tarleton has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than University of Houston-Downtown (90.6%)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. Tarleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Houston-Downtown or Tarleton? 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 Tarleton and University of Houston-Downtown.
- The graduation rate at Tarleton is higher than University of Houston Downtown (39% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from University of Houston Downtown earn on average $1,900 more per year than Tarleton graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $45,500)
- University of Houston Downtown students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Tarleton graduates. ($18,750 vs. $19,750)
- University of Houston-Downtown graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Tarleton graduates. ($193 vs. $204)
- More Tarleton 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/