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UTSA SHSU PVAMU TSU UH Lamar University Texas State HBU Mount St. Mary's College GSU- Grambling University of Houston-Victoria Schreiner University| University of Houston Downtown | University of the Incarnate Word | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Houston-Downtown | UIW | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,208 | 7,305 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #951 | #827 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uhd.edu | uiw.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Houston-Downtown | UIW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,252 | $32,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,068 | $32,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,882 | $13,122 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,911 | $20,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,849 | $24,805 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Houston-Downtown | UIW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,131 | 9,625 | ||
| Admitted | 5,421 | 9,067 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4%Open | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3%Open | 10.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1100 | 910/1133 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
University of Houston-Downtown | UIW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Houston-Downtown | UIW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 15% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $27,179 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $281 |
Diversity |
University of Houston-Downtown | UIW | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 43% | 59% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
University of Houston-Downtown | UIW | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 1% | ||
Campus |
University of Houston-Downtown | UIW | ||
| 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 UIW based on total student enrollment (14,208 students vs. 7,305 students)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. UIW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Houston-Downtown or UIW?
- University of the Incarnate Word is 418.9% more expensive to attend than University of Houston-Downtown for in-state tuition ($32,440.00 vs. $6,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.9% higher at UIW than University of Houston Downtown ($32,440.00 vs. $16,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Downtown than UIW ($14,911 vs. $20,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Downtown are 32.8% lower than costs at University of the Incarnate Word ($9,882 vs. $13,122)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Incarnate Word than University of Houston Downtown (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Incarnate Word students is 216% larger than aid received University of Houston Downtown ($24,805 vs. $7,849)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. UIW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Houston-Downtown or UIW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UIW or University of Houston-Downtown .
- The average SAT score at University of the Incarnate Word (963) is 69 points higher than at University of Houston-Downtown (894)
- Incoming UIW students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (18)
- Accepted freshman UIW students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (3.29)
- UIW has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than University of Houston-Downtown (88.4%)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. UIW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Houston-Downtown or UIW? 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 UIW and University of Houston-Downtown.
- The graduation rate at UIW is higher than University of Houston Downtown (43% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from University of the Incarnate Word earn on average $2,200 more per year than University of Houston-Downtown graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $47,400)
- University of Houston Downtown students graduate with a $8,429 lower median federal student loan debt than UIW graduates. ($18,750 vs. $27,179)
- University of Houston-Downtown graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than UIW graduates. ($193 vs. $281)
- More UIW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Downtown students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/