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University of Houston-Downtown | UNT | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,208 | 44,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #951 | #695 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uhd.edu | unt.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Houston-Downtown | UNT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,252 | $8,295 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,068 | $18,087 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,882 | $10,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,911 | $15,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,849 | $9,159 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 93% |
Admission |
University of Houston-Downtown | UNT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,131 | 32,016 | ||
| Admitted | 5,421 | 25,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4%Open | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3%Open | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1100 | 1000/1240 | ||
| 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 | UNT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Houston-Downtown | UNT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 15% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $206 |
Diversity |
University of Houston-Downtown | UNT | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 43% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 8% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Houston-Downtown | UNT | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 3% | ||
Campus |
University of Houston-Downtown | UNT | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Texas is larger than than University of Houston-Downtown based on total student enrollment (44,767 students vs. 14,208 students)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. UNT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Houston-Downtown or UNT?
- University of North Texas is 32.7% more expensive to attend than University of Houston-Downtown for in-state tuition ($8,295.00 vs. $6,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at UNT than University of Houston Downtown ($18,087.00 vs. $16,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Downtown than UNT ($14,911 vs. $15,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Downtown are 5.4% lower than costs at University of North Texas ($9,882 vs. $10,412)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Texas than University of Houston Downtown (93% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Texas students is 16.7% larger than aid received University of Houston Downtown ($9,159 vs. $7,849)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. UNT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Houston-Downtown or UNT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNT or University of Houston-Downtown .
- The average SAT score at University of North Texas (1093) is 199 points higher than at University of Houston-Downtown (894)
- Incoming UNT students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (18)
- Accepted freshman UNT students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (3.29)
- University of Houston-Downtown has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than UNT (79.1%)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. UNT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Houston-Downtown or UNT? 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 UNT and University of Houston-Downtown.
- The graduation rate at UNT is higher than University of Houston Downtown (49% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from University of Houston Downtown earn on average $400 more per year than UNT graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $47,000)
- University of Houston Downtown students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UNT graduates. ($18,750 vs. $20,000)
- University of Houston-Downtown graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than UNT graduates. ($193 vs. $206)
- More UNT 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/