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Overview |
Dillard University | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 14,105 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #966 | #923 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dillard.edu | uhd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dillard University | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,194 | $6,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,194 | $16,332 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,786 | $9,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,551 | $14,269 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,515 | $8,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Dillard University | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,065 | 6,953 | ||
| Admitted | 3,267 | 6,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.5% | 90.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.6% | 23.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 976/1153 | 960/1110 | ||
| 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 |
Dillard University | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dillard University | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 15% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,400 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $36,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | $193 |
Diversity |
Dillard University | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Dillard University | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Dillard 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Downtown is larger than than Dillard University based on total student enrollment (14,105 students vs. 1,122 students)
Dillard University vs. University of Houston-Downtown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dillard University or University of Houston-Downtown?
- Dillard University is 207% more expensive to attend than University of Houston-Downtown for in-state tuition ($19,194.00 vs. $6,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.5% higher at Dillard University than University of Houston Downtown ($19,194.00 vs. $16,332.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Downtown than Dillard University ($14,269 vs. $18,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Downtown are 19.3% lower than costs at Dillard University ($9,882 vs. $11,786)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dillard University than University of Houston Downtown (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dillard University students is 112.4% larger than aid received University of Houston Downtown ($17,515 vs. $8,246)
Dillard University vs. University of Houston-Downtown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dillard 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 Dillard University .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston Downtown (894) is 6 points higher than at Dillard University (888)
- Incoming Dillard University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (18)
- Accepted freshman Dillard University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (3.29)
- University of Houston-Downtown has a higher acceptance rate (90.6%) than Dillard University (40.5%)
Dillard University vs. University of Houston-Downtown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dillard 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 Dillard University.
- The graduation rate at Dillard University is higher than University of Houston Downtown (24% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from University of Houston Downtown earn on average $12,000 more per year than Dillard University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $35,400)
- University of Houston Downtown students graduate with a $17,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Dillard University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $36,000)
- University of Houston-Downtown graduates are paying $179 less per month on federal student loans than Dillard University graduates. ($193 vs. $372)
- More University of Houston-Downtown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dillard University students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/