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SHSU PVAMU TSU UTSA UH Lamar University Texas Tech HBU DBU Texas A&M Baylor GSU- Grambling| Abilene Christian University | University of Houston Downtown | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Abilene Christian University | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,079 | 14,208 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #416 | #951 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | acu.edu | uhd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Abilene Christian University | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,300 | $6,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,300 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,500 | $9,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,978 | $14,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,280 | $7,849 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Abilene Christian University | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,226 | 6,131 | ||
| Admitted | 7,386 | 5,421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.8% | 88.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 25.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 960/1100 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Abilene Christian University | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Abilene Christian University | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 15% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,325 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $193 |
Diversity |
Abilene Christian University | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Abilene Christian University | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Abilene Christian University | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Downtown is larger than than Abilene Christian University based on total student enrollment (14,208 students vs. 5,079 students)
Abilene Christian University vs. University of Houston-Downtown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Abilene Christian University or University of Houston-Downtown?
- Abilene Christian University is 544.6% more expensive to attend than University of Houston-Downtown for in-state tuition ($40,300.00 vs. $6,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150.8% higher at Abilene Christian University than University of Houston Downtown ($40,300.00 vs. $16,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Downtown than Abilene Christian University ($14,911 vs. $28,978)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Downtown are 16.4% lower than costs at Abilene Christian University ($9,882 vs. $11,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Abilene Christian University than University of Houston Downtown (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Abilene Christian University students is 234.8% larger than aid received University of Houston Downtown ($26,280 vs. $7,849)
Abilene Christian University vs. University of Houston-Downtown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Abilene Christian University or University of Houston-Downtown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Houston-Downtown or Abilene Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Abilene Christian University (1092) is 198 points higher than at University of Houston-Downtown (894)
- Incoming Abilene Christian University students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (18)
- Accepted freshman Abilene Christian University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (3.29)
- University of Houston-Downtown has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Abilene Christian University (65.8%)
Abilene Christian University vs. University of Houston-Downtown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Abilene Christian University or University of Houston-Downtown? 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 University of Houston-Downtown and Abilene Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Abilene Christian University is higher than University of Houston Downtown (60% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from University of Houston Downtown earn on average $1,400 more per year than Abilene Christian University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $46,000)
- University of Houston Downtown students graduate with a $6,575 lower median federal student loan debt than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $25,325)
- University of Houston-Downtown graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($193 vs. $261)
- More Abilene Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Downtown students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/