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SHSU PVAMU TSU UTSA UH Lamar University HBU Marshall University GSU- Grambling University of Houston-Victoria Texas State PennWest California| University of Houston Downtown | Concord University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Houston-Downtown | Concord University | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,208 | 1,748 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #951 | #966 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uhd.edu | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Houston-Downtown | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,252 | $8,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,068 | $18,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,882 | $10,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,911 | $8,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,849 | $11,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 97% |
Admission |
University of Houston-Downtown | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,131 | 1,730 | ||
| Admitted | 5,421 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4%Open | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3%Open | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1100 | 890/1135 | ||
| 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 |
University of Houston-Downtown | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Houston-Downtown | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 15% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $201 |
Diversity |
University of Houston-Downtown | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 43% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
University of Houston-Downtown | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 37% | ||
Campus |
University of Houston-Downtown | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Downtown is larger than than Concord University based on total student enrollment (14,208 students vs. 1,748 students)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Houston-Downtown or Concord University?
- Concord University is 36.6% more expensive to attend than University of Houston-Downtown for in-state tuition ($8,540.00 vs. $6,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.9% higher at Concord University than University of Houston Downtown ($18,780.00 vs. $16,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than University of Houston-Downtown ($8,464 vs. $14,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Downtown are 2.1% lower than costs at Concord University ($9,882 vs. $10,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concord University than University of Houston Downtown (97% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concord University students is 41.7% larger than aid received University of Houston Downtown ($11,120 vs. $7,849)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. Concord University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Houston-Downtown or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or University of Houston-Downtown .
- The average SAT score at Concord University (994) is 100 points higher than at University of Houston-Downtown (894)
- Incoming Concord University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (18)
- Accepted freshman Concord University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (3.29)
- Concord University has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than University of Houston-Downtown (88.4%)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Houston-Downtown or Concord University? 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 Concord University and University of Houston-Downtown.
- The graduation rate at Concord University is higher than University of Houston Downtown (34% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from University of Houston Downtown earn on average $14,300 more per year than Concord University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $33,100)
- University of Houston Downtown students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Concord University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $19,500)
- University of Houston-Downtown graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Concord University graduates. ($193 vs. $201)
- More Concord University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Downtown students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/