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Overview |
University of Houston-Downtown | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Laredo, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,208 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #951 | #812 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uhd.edu | tamiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Houston-Downtown | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,252 | $3,818 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,068 | $13,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,882 | $9,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,911 | $5,383 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,849 | $10,872 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 97% |
Admission |
University of Houston-Downtown | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,131 | 7,848 | ||
| Admitted | 5,421 | 3,758 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4%Open | 47.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3%Open | 34.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1100 | 910/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Houston-Downtown | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Houston-Downtown | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 15% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $14,806 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $153 |
Diversity |
University of Houston-Downtown | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 43% | 95% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
University of Houston-Downtown | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
University of Houston-Downtown | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Downtown is larger than than Texas A&M International University based on total student enrollment (14,208 students vs. 8,505 students)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. Texas A&M International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Houston-Downtown or Texas A&M International University?
- University of Houston Downtown is 63.8% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M International University for in-state tuition ($6,252.00 vs. $3,818.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.9% higher at University of Houston-Downtown than Texas A&M International University ($16,068.00 vs. $13,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M International University than University of Houston-Downtown ($5,383 vs. $14,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M International University are 7.3% lower than costs at University of Houston Downtown ($9,210 vs. $9,882)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M International University than University of Houston Downtown (97% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M International University students is 38.5% larger than aid received University of Houston Downtown ($10,872 vs. $7,849)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. Texas A&M International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Houston-Downtown or Texas A&M International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A&M International University or University of Houston-Downtown .
- The average SAT score at Texas A&M International University (905) is 11 points higher than at University of Houston-Downtown (894)
- Incoming University of Houston-Downtown students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at Texas A&M International University (18)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M International University students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (3.29)
- University of Houston-Downtown has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Texas A&M International University (47.9%)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. Texas A&M International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Houston-Downtown or Texas A&M International University? 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 Texas A&M International University and University of Houston-Downtown.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M International University is higher than University of Houston Downtown (42% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from University of Houston Downtown earn on average $2,200 more per year than Texas A&M International University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $45,200)
- Texas A&M International University students graduate with a $3,944 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Houston-Downtown graduates. ($14,806 vs. $18,750)
- Texas A&M International University graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than University of Houston-Downtown graduates. ($153 vs. $193)
- More Texas A&M International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Downtown students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/