University of Houston-Downtown vs. South Texas College

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Houston Downtown in Houston, TX with South Texas College in McAllen, TX on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

South Texas College is larger than University of Houston-Downtown based on total student enrollment (27,431 students vs. 13,730 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Houston Downtown is located in Houston, TX (Large City setting); South Texas College is in McAllen, TX (Midsize City setting).
• University of Houston Downtown is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. South Texas College is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Houston Downtown 18:1; South Texas College 22:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Texas College are 15.1% lower than at University of Houston Downtown ($8,638 vs. $10,176).
• Out-of-state tuition is 130.3% higher at University of Houston-Downtown than at South Texas College (about $9,928 more per year; $17,548 vs. $7,620).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at South Texas College than at University of Houston Downtown (86% vs. 84%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Downtown students is 35.9% larger than aid received by South Texas College students ($10,257 vs. $7,547).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are open admission at both University of Houston-Downtown and South Texas College.
• Typical fall application deadline: University of Houston-Downtown Jun 1, 2027; South Texas College Jun 18, 2027.

Loans and repayment

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.