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Overview |
CSU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 14,208 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #951 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | uhd.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $6,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $9,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $14,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $7,849 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 85% |
Admission |
CSU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 6,131 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 5,421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 88.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 25.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 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 |
CSU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 15% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $193 |
Diversity |
CSU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
CSU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 1% | ||
Campus |
CSU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Downtown is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (14,208 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. University of Houston-Downtown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or University of Houston-Downtown?
- Chicago State University is 22.5% more expensive to attend than University of Houston-Downtown for in-state tuition ($7,656.00 vs. $6,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.9% higher at University of Houston-Downtown than Chicago State University ($16,068.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than University of Houston-Downtown ($6,446 vs. $14,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Downtown are 39.6% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($9,882 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than University of Houston Downtown (93% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 102.5% larger than aid received University of Houston Downtown ($15,891 vs. $7,849)
CSU vs. University of Houston-Downtown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU 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 CSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston Downtown (894) is 19 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming CSU students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at University of Houston-Downtown (18)
- Accepted freshman University of Houston-Downtown students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at CSU (3.18)
- University of Houston-Downtown has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. University of Houston-Downtown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than University of Houston Downtown (21% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from University of Houston Downtown earn on average $9,100 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $38,300)
- University of Houston Downtown students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($18,750 vs. $31,250)
- University of Houston-Downtown graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($193 vs. $323)
- More University of Houston-Downtown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/