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Overview |
University of Houston-Downtown | TSU | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,208 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #951 | #1017 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uhd.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Houston-Downtown | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,252 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,068 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,882 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,911 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,849 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Houston-Downtown | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,131 | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | 5,421 | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4%Open | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3%Open | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1100 | 820/1000 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Houston-Downtown | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Houston-Downtown | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 15% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $303 |
Diversity |
University of Houston-Downtown | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 43% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
University of Houston-Downtown | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 22% | ||
Campus |
University of Houston-Downtown | TSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Downtown is larger than than TSU based on total student enrollment (14,208 students vs. 8,632 students)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Houston-Downtown or TSU?
- Texas Southern University is 19% more expensive to attend than University of Houston-Downtown for in-state tuition ($7,437.00 vs. $6,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.5% higher at TSU than University of Houston Downtown ($19,677.00 vs. $16,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Southern University than University of Houston-Downtown ($11,826 vs. $14,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Southern University are 2.3% lower than costs at University of Houston Downtown ($9,664 vs. $9,882)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than University of Houston Downtown (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 54% larger than aid received University of Houston Downtown ($12,085 vs. $7,849)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. TSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Houston-Downtown or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or University of Houston-Downtown .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston Downtown (894) is 77 points higher than at TSU (817)
- Incoming University of Houston-Downtown students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at TSU (17)
- Accepted freshman University of Houston-Downtown students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at TSU (3.0)
- TSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than University of Houston-Downtown (88.4%)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Houston-Downtown or TSU? 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 TSU and University of Houston-Downtown.
- The graduation rate at University of Houston-Downtown is higher than Texas Southern University (15% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from University of Houston Downtown earn on average $11,200 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $36,200)
- University of Houston Downtown students graduate with a $10,608 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($18,750 vs. $29,358)
- University of Houston-Downtown graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($193 vs. $303)
- More University of Houston-Downtown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/