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Overview |
University of Houston-Downtown | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Plainview, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,208 | 2,978 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #951 | #544 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uhd.edu | wbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Houston-Downtown | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,252 | $20,942 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,068 | $20,942 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,882 | $8,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,911 | $22,663 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,849 | $13,608 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Houston-Downtown | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,131 | 1,311 | ||
| Admitted | 5,421 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4%Open | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3%Open | 28.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1100 | 900/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Houston-Downtown | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Houston-Downtown | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 15% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $19,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $205 |
Diversity |
University of Houston-Downtown | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 43% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
University of Houston-Downtown | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 11% | ||
Campus |
University of Houston-Downtown | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Downtown is larger than than Wayland Baptist University based on total student enrollment (14,208 students vs. 2,978 students)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. Wayland Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Houston-Downtown or Wayland Baptist University?
- Wayland Baptist University is 235% more expensive to attend than University of Houston-Downtown for in-state tuition ($20,942.00 vs. $6,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.3% higher at Wayland Baptist University than University of Houston Downtown ($20,942.00 vs. $16,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Downtown than Wayland Baptist University ($14,911 vs. $22,663)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayland Baptist University are 14.1% lower than costs at University of Houston Downtown ($8,660 vs. $9,882)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayland Baptist University than University of Houston Downtown (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wayland Baptist University students is 73.4% larger than aid received University of Houston Downtown ($13,608 vs. $7,849)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. Wayland Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Houston-Downtown or Wayland Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wayland Baptist University or University of Houston-Downtown .
- The average SAT score at Wayland Baptist University (911) is 17 points higher than at University of Houston-Downtown (894)
- Incoming Wayland Baptist University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (18)
- Accepted freshman University of Houston-Downtown students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Wayland Baptist University (3.14)
- University of Houston-Downtown has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Wayland Baptist University (69.7%)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. Wayland Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Houston-Downtown or Wayland Baptist University? 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 Wayland Baptist University and University of Houston-Downtown.
- The graduation rate at Wayland Baptist University is higher than University of Houston Downtown (37% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from University of Houston Downtown earn on average $2,600 more per year than Wayland Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $44,800)
- University of Houston Downtown students graduate with a $1,125 lower median federal student loan debt than Wayland Baptist University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $19,875)
- University of Houston-Downtown graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Wayland Baptist University graduates. ($193 vs. $205)
- More Wayland Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Downtown students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/