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SHSU PVAMU TSU UTSA UH Lamar University HBU GSU- Grambling University of Houston-Victoria Georgia Southwestern VSU Texas State| Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | University of Houston Downtown | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ABAC | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Location | Tifton, GA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,647 | 14,208 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #951 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | abac.edu | uhd.edu | ||
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Costs |
ABAC | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $6,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,230 | $9,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,260 | $14,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,306 | $7,849 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
ABAC | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,349 | 6,131 | ||
| Admitted | 1,573 | 5,421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 88.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 53.3% | 25.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.85 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 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 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
ABAC | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ABAC | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 15% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,500 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $193 |
Diversity |
ABAC | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
ABAC | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 1% | ||
Campus |
ABAC | 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 ABAC based on total student enrollment (14,208 students vs. 3,647 students)
ABAC vs. University of Houston-Downtown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ABAC or University of Houston-Downtown?
- University of Houston Downtown is 143.9% more expensive to attend than ABAC for in-state tuition ($6,252.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.7% higher at University of Houston-Downtown than Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College ($16,068.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College than University of Houston-Downtown ($7,260 vs. $14,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College are 20.1% lower than costs at University of Houston Downtown ($8,230 vs. $9,882)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College than University of Houston Downtown (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Downtown students is 7.4% larger than aid received Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College ($7,849 vs. $7,306)
ABAC vs. University of Houston-Downtown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ABAC 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 ABAC .
- The average SAT score at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (933) is 39 points higher than at University of Houston-Downtown (894)
- Incoming ABAC 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 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at ABAC (2.85)
- University of Houston-Downtown has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than ABAC (67%)
ABAC vs. University of Houston-Downtown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ABAC 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 ABAC.
- Graduates from University of Houston Downtown earn on average $12,600 more per year than ABAC graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $34,800)
- Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Houston-Downtown graduates. ($16,500 vs. $18,750)
- ABAC graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than University of Houston-Downtown graduates. ($170 vs. $193)
- More University of Houston-Downtown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ABAC students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/