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Overview |
University of Houston-Downtown | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,105 | 8,997 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #923 | #879 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uhd.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Houston-Downtown | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,252 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,332 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,882 | $9,449 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,269 | $17,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,246 | $7,378 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 93% |
Admission |
University of Houston-Downtown | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,953 | 4,784 | ||
| Admitted | 6,302 | 4,657 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.6%Open | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7%Open | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1110 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Houston-Downtown | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Houston-Downtown | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 15% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $211 |
Diversity |
University of Houston-Downtown | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 43% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
University of Houston-Downtown | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 13% | ||
Campus |
University of Houston-Downtown | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Downtown is larger than than West Texas A & M University based on total student enrollment (14,105 students vs. 8,997 students)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Houston-Downtown or West Texas A & M University?
- West Texas A & M University is 1.9% more expensive to attend than University of Houston-Downtown for in-state tuition ($6,372.00 vs. $6,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.6% higher at University of Houston-Downtown than West Texas A & M University ($16,332.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Downtown than West Texas A & M University ($14,269 vs. $17,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 4.6% lower than costs at University of Houston Downtown ($9,449 vs. $9,882)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Texas A & M University than University of Houston Downtown (93% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Downtown students is 11.8% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($8,246 vs. $7,378)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Houston-Downtown or West Texas A & M University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Texas A & M University or University of Houston-Downtown .
- The average SAT score at West Texas A & M University (971) is 77 points higher than at University of Houston-Downtown (894)
- Incoming West Texas A & M University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (18)
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (3.29)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than University of Houston-Downtown (90.6%)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Houston-Downtown or West Texas A & M 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 West Texas A & M University and University of Houston-Downtown.
- The graduation rate at West Texas A & M University is higher than University of Houston Downtown (42% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from University of Houston Downtown earn on average $3,300 more per year than West Texas A & M University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $44,100)
- University of Houston Downtown students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than West Texas A & M University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $20,500)
- University of Houston-Downtown graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than West Texas A & M University graduates. ($193 vs. $211)
- More West Texas A & M University 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/