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Overview |
University of Houston-Downtown | TAMUK | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Kingsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,208 | 6,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #951 | #774 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uhd.edu | tamuk.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Houston-Downtown | TAMUK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,252 | $5,137 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,068 | $18,133 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,882 | $9,425 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,911 | $11,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,849 | $10,723 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 91% |
Admission |
University of Houston-Downtown | TAMUK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,131 | 5,768 | ||
| Admitted | 5,421 | 5,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4%Open | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3%Open | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1100 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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 | TAMUK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Houston-Downtown | TAMUK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 15% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $19,636 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $203 |
Diversity |
University of Houston-Downtown | TAMUK | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 43% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Houston-Downtown | TAMUK | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
University of Houston-Downtown | TAMUK | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Downtown is larger than than TAMUK based on total student enrollment (14,208 students vs. 6,092 students)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. TAMUK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Houston-Downtown or TAMUK?
- University of Houston Downtown is 21.7% more expensive to attend than TAMUK for in-state tuition ($6,252.00 vs. $5,137.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.9% higher at TAMUK than University of Houston Downtown ($18,133.00 vs. $16,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Kingsville than University of Houston-Downtown ($11,347 vs. $14,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Kingsville are 4.8% lower than costs at University of Houston Downtown ($9,425 vs. $9,882)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Kingsville than University of Houston Downtown (91% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Kingsville students is 36.6% larger than aid received University of Houston Downtown ($10,723 vs. $7,849)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. TAMUK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Houston-Downtown or TAMUK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TAMUK or University of Houston-Downtown .
- The average SAT score at Texas A&M University Kingsville (937) is 43 points higher than at University of Houston-Downtown (894)
- Incoming TAMUK students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (18)
- Accepted freshman TAMUK students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (3.29)
- TAMUK has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than University of Houston-Downtown (88.4%)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. TAMUK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Houston-Downtown or TAMUK? 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 TAMUK and University of Houston-Downtown.
- The graduation rate at TAMUK is higher than University of Houston Downtown (33% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from University of Houston Downtown earn on average $1,100 more per year than TAMUK graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $46,300)
- University of Houston Downtown students graduate with a $886 lower median federal student loan debt than TAMUK graduates. ($18,750 vs. $19,636)
- University of Houston-Downtown graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than TAMUK graduates. ($193 vs. $203)
- More TAMUK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Downtown students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/