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UTSA Texas Tech UNT Texas A&M UH UT Austin SHSU Baylor PVAMU TSU SFASU Lamar University| University of Houston Downtown | Texas State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Houston-Downtown | Texas State | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | San Marcos, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,208 | 38,171 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #951 | #667 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uhd.edu | txstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Houston-Downtown | Texas State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,252 | $8,606 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,068 | $20,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,882 | $11,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,911 | $14,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,849 | $11,791 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 77% |
Admission |
University of Houston-Downtown | Texas State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,131 | 28,908 | ||
| Admitted | 5,421 | 25,353 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4%Open | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3%Open | 30% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1100 | 980/1180 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Houston-Downtown | Texas State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Houston-Downtown | Texas State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 15% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $219 |
Diversity |
University of Houston-Downtown | Texas State | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 43% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Houston-Downtown | Texas State | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 2% | ||
Campus |
University of Houston-Downtown | Texas State | ||
| 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
- Texas State University is larger than than University of Houston-Downtown based on total student enrollment (38,171 students vs. 14,208 students)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. Texas State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Houston-Downtown or Texas State?
- Texas State University is 37.7% more expensive to attend than University of Houston-Downtown for in-state tuition ($8,606.00 vs. $6,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.7% higher at Texas State than University of Houston Downtown ($20,030.00 vs. $16,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas State University than University of Houston-Downtown ($14,120 vs. $14,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Downtown are 16% lower than costs at Texas State University ($9,882 vs. $11,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Houston Downtown than Texas State University (85% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas State University students is 50.2% larger than aid received University of Houston Downtown ($11,791 vs. $7,849)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. Texas State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Houston-Downtown or Texas State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas State or University of Houston-Downtown .
- The average SAT score at Texas State University (1038) is 144 points higher than at University of Houston-Downtown (894)
- Incoming Texas State students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (18)
- Accepted freshman Texas State students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (3.29)
- University of Houston-Downtown has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Texas State (87.7%)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. Texas State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Houston-Downtown or Texas State? 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 State and University of Houston-Downtown.
- The graduation rate at Texas State is higher than University of Houston Downtown (56% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from Texas State University earn on average $1,800 more per year than University of Houston-Downtown graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $47,400)
- University of Houston Downtown students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas State graduates. ($18,750 vs. $21,250)
- University of Houston-Downtown graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Texas State graduates. ($193 vs. $219)
- More Texas State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Downtown students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/