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SHSU PVAMU TSU UTSA UH Lamar University HBU GSU- Grambling University of Houston-Victoria Texas State Texas A&M HCC| University of Houston Downtown | Texas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Houston-Downtown | TC | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,208 | 642 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #951 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uhd.edu | texascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Houston-Downtown | TC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,252 | $8,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,068 | $8,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,882 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,911 | $11,174 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,849 | $10,263 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 61% |
Admission |
University of Houston-Downtown | TC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,131 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,421 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4%Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3%Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Houston-Downtown | TC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Houston-Downtown | TC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 15% | 6% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 14% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $320 |
Diversity |
University of Houston-Downtown | TC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 43% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Houston-Downtown | TC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 19% | ||
Campus |
University of Houston-Downtown | TC | ||
| 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
- University of Houston Downtown is larger than than TC based on total student enrollment (14,208 students vs. 642 students)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. TC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Houston-Downtown or TC?
- Texas College is 31.3% more expensive to attend than University of Houston-Downtown for in-state tuition ($8,208.00 vs. $6,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.8% higher at University of Houston-Downtown than Texas College ($16,068.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas College than University of Houston-Downtown ($11,174 vs. $14,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas College are 17.6% lower than costs at University of Houston Downtown ($8,400 vs. $9,882)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Houston Downtown than Texas College (85% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas College students is 30.8% larger than aid received University of Houston Downtown ($10,263 vs. $7,849)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Houston-Downtown or TC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TC or University of Houston-Downtown .
- Accepted freshman University of Houston-Downtown students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at TC (2.9)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. TC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Houston-Downtown or TC? 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 TC and University of Houston-Downtown.
- The graduation rate at University of Houston-Downtown is higher than Texas College (15% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from University of Houston Downtown earn on average $19,600 more per year than TC graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $27,800)
- University of Houston Downtown students graduate with a $12,250 lower median federal student loan debt than TC graduates. ($18,750 vs. $31,000)
- University of Houston-Downtown graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than TC graduates. ($193 vs. $320)
- More University of Houston-Downtown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TC students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/