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GCU ASU SHSU PVAMU TSU U of A UTSA UH Lamar University HBU Colorado State GSU- Grambling| Northern Arizona University | University of Houston Downtown | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NAU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Location | Flagstaff, AZ | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,086 | 14,208 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #951 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nau.edu | uhd.edu | ||
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Costs |
NAU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,024 | $6,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,286 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,728 | $9,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,115 | $14,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,865 | $7,849 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
NAU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 44,855 | 6,131 | ||
| Admitted | 35,881 | 5,421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 88.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 25.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
NAU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NAU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 15% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $193 |
Diversity |
NAU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
NAU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 1% | ||
Campus |
NAU | 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
- Northern Arizona University is larger than than University of Houston-Downtown based on total student enrollment (28,086 students vs. 14,208 students)
NAU vs. University of Houston-Downtown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NAU or University of Houston-Downtown?
- Northern Arizona University is 76.3% more expensive to attend than University of Houston-Downtown for in-state tuition ($11,024.00 vs. $6,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.6% higher at NAU than University of Houston Downtown ($26,286.00 vs. $16,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Downtown than NAU ($14,911 vs. $17,115)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Downtown are 18.7% lower than costs at Northern Arizona University ($9,882 vs. $11,728)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Arizona University than University of Houston Downtown (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Arizona University students is 51.2% larger than aid received University of Houston Downtown ($11,865 vs. $7,849)
NAU vs. University of Houston-Downtown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NAU 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 NAU .
- Accepted freshman NAU students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (3.29)
- University of Houston-Downtown has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than NAU (80%)
NAU vs. University of Houston-Downtown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NAU 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 NAU.
- The graduation rate at NAU is higher than University of Houston Downtown (52% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from University of Houston Downtown earn on average $3,500 more per year than NAU graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $43,900)
- University of Houston Downtown students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than NAU graduates. ($18,750 vs. $20,000)
- University of Houston-Downtown graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than NAU graduates. ($193 vs. $206)
- More NAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Downtown students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/