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KU SHSU PVAMU TSU UTSA ESU UH Lamar University HBU Johnson County Community College GSU- Grambling University of Houston-Victoria| Kansas State University | University of Houston Downtown | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
K-State | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,722 | 14,208 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #951 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | k-state.edu | uhd.edu | ||
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Costs |
K-State | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,489 | $6,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,560 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $9,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,855 | $14,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,537 | $7,849 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 85% |
Admission |
K-State | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,706 | 6,131 | ||
| Admitted | 9,234 | 5,421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.1% | 88.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 25.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
K-State | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
K-State | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 15% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $193 |
Diversity |
K-State | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
K-State | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 1% | ||
Campus |
K-State | 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
- Kansas State University is larger than than University of Houston-Downtown based on total student enrollment (19,722 students vs. 14,208 students)
K-State vs. University of Houston-Downtown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, K-State or University of Houston-Downtown?
- Kansas State University is 51.8% more expensive to attend than University of Houston-Downtown for in-state tuition ($9,489.00 vs. $6,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.1% higher at K-State than University of Houston Downtown ($25,560.00 vs. $16,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Downtown than K-State ($14,911 vs. $18,855)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Downtown are 2.2% lower than costs at Kansas State University ($9,882 vs. $10,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kansas State University than University of Houston Downtown (89% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas State University students is 8.8% larger than aid received University of Houston Downtown ($8,537 vs. $7,849)
K-State vs. University of Houston-Downtown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, K-State 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 K-State .
- Accepted freshman K-State students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (3.29)
- K-State has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than University of Houston-Downtown (88.4%)
K-State vs. University of Houston-Downtown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, K-State 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 K-State.
- The graduation rate at K-State is higher than University of Houston Downtown (56% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from Kansas State University earn on average $2,300 more per year than University of Houston-Downtown graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $47,400)
- University of Houston Downtown students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than K-State graduates. ($18,750 vs. $22,500)
- University of Houston-Downtown graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than K-State graduates. ($193 vs. $232)
- More K-State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Downtown students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/