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Hawaii Pacific University UH at Manoa SHSU PVAMU TSU UTSA UH Lamar University HBU GSU- Grambling University of Houston-Victoria Texas State| University of Hawaii West Oahu | University of Houston Downtown | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UHWO | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Location | Pearl City, HI | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,913 | 14,208 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #951 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hawaii.edu | uhd.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHWO | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,344 | $6,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,304 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,046 | $9,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,103 | $14,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,364 | $7,849 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 85% |
Admission |
UHWO | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 909 | 6,131 | ||
| Admitted | 876 | 5,421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 88.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 25.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1180 | 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 | Jul 1, 2024 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UHWO | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHWO | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 15% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $193 |
Diversity |
UHWO | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 11% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 32% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UHWO | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 1% | ||
Campus |
UHWO | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Downtown is larger than than UHWO based on total student enrollment (14,208 students vs. 2,913 students)
UHWO vs. University of Houston-Downtown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHWO or University of Houston-Downtown?
- University of Hawaii West Oahu is 17.5% more expensive to attend than University of Houston-Downtown for in-state tuition ($7,344.00 vs. $6,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.4% higher at UHWO than University of Houston Downtown ($20,304.00 vs. $16,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Hawaii West Oahu than University of Houston-Downtown ($9,103 vs. $14,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Downtown are 62.4% lower than costs at University of Hawaii West Oahu ($9,882 vs. $16,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Hawaii West Oahu than University of Houston Downtown (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Downtown students is 79.9% larger than aid received University of Hawaii West Oahu ($7,849 vs. $4,364)
UHWO vs. University of Houston-Downtown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHWO 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 UHWO .
- Accepted freshman UHWO students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (3.29)
- UHWO has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than University of Houston-Downtown (88.4%)
UHWO vs. University of Houston-Downtown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHWO 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 UHWO.
- Graduates from University of Houston Downtown earn on average $5,300 more per year than UHWO graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $42,100)
- University of Hawaii West Oahu students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Houston-Downtown graduates. ($15,000 vs. $18,750)
- UHWO graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than University of Houston-Downtown graduates. ($155 vs. $193)
- More UHWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Downtown students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/