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SHSU PVAMU TSU UTSA WVU UH Lamar University Fairmont State HBU Marshall University Morgan State GSU- Grambling| University of Houston Downtown | West Virginia State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Houston-Downtown | WVSU | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,208 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #951 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uhd.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Houston-Downtown | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,252 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,068 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,882 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,911 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,849 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 90% |
Admission |
University of Houston-Downtown | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,131 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 5,421 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4%Open | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3%Open | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1100 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Houston-Downtown | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 15% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $240 |
Diversity |
University of Houston-Downtown | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 17% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 43% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 10% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
University of Houston-Downtown | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 17% | ||
Campus |
University of Houston-Downtown | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Downtown is larger than than WVSU based on total student enrollment (14,208 students vs. 3,785 students)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Houston-Downtown or WVSU?
- West Virginia State University is 29.9% more expensive to attend than University of Houston-Downtown for in-state tuition ($8,122.00 vs. $6,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.4% higher at University of Houston-Downtown than West Virginia State University ($16,068.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than University of Houston-Downtown ($11,684 vs. $14,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Downtown are 23.6% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($9,882 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia State University than University of Houston Downtown (90% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is 20.8% larger than aid received University of Houston Downtown ($9,482 vs. $7,849)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Houston-Downtown or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or University of Houston-Downtown .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia State University (927) is 33 points higher than at University of Houston-Downtown (894)
- Incoming WVSU 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 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than University of Houston-Downtown (88.4%)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Houston-Downtown or WVSU? 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 WVSU and University of Houston-Downtown.
- The graduation rate at WVSU is higher than University of Houston Downtown (25% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from University of Houston Downtown earn on average $14,700 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $32,700)
- University of Houston Downtown students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($18,750 vs. $23,250)
- University of Houston-Downtown graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($193 vs. $240)
- More University of Houston-Downtown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/