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Overview |
Louisville | UH | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,017 | 46,700 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #452 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | uh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | UH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,324 | $8,685 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,670 | $20,877 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,668 | $10,418 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,327 | $14,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,216 | $11,457 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 75% |
Admission |
Louisville | UH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,462 | 29,783 | ||
| Admitted | 12,608 | 19,728 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 1160/1330 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 | May 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Louisville | UH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | UH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $204 |
Diversity |
Louisville | UH | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Louisville | UH | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | UH | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston is larger than than Louisville based on total student enrollment (46,700 students vs. 22,017 students)
Louisville vs. UH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or UH?
- University of Louisville is 41.9% more expensive to attend than UH for in-state tuition ($12,324.00 vs. $8,685.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.3% higher at Louisville than University of Houston ($28,670.00 vs. $20,877.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston than Louisville ($14,056 vs. $19,327)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston are 2.4% lower than costs at University of Louisville ($10,418 vs. $10,668)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisville than University of Houston (97% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisville students is 6.6% larger than aid received University of Houston ($12,216 vs. $11,457)
Louisville vs. UH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville or UH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UH or Louisville .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 5 points higher than at UH (1154)
- Incoming Louisville students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at UH (26)
- Accepted freshman Louisville students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at UH (3.46)
- Louisville has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than UH (66.2%)
Louisville vs. UH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville or UH? 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 UH and Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Louisville is higher than University of Houston (51% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Houston earn on average $13,800 more per year than Louisville graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $45,200)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $94 lower median federal student loan debt than UH graduates. ($19,656 vs. $19,750)
- Louisville graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than UH graduates. ($203 vs. $204)
- More UH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/