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Overview |
University of West Georgia | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Location | Carrollton, GA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,893 | 14,208 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #929 | #951 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westga.edu | uhd.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of West Georgia | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $6,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,330 | $9,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,625 | $14,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,452 | $7,849 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 85% |
Admission |
University of West Georgia | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,783 | 6,131 | ||
| Admitted | 3,832 | 5,421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 88.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 25.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1140 | 960/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of West Georgia | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of West Georgia | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 15% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $193 |
Diversity |
University of West Georgia | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of West Georgia | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 1% | ||
Campus |
University of West Georgia | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Downtown is larger than than University of West Georgia based on total student enrollment (14,208 students vs. 11,893 students)
University of West Georgia vs. University of Houston-Downtown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of West Georgia or University of Houston-Downtown?
- University of Houston Downtown is 43% more expensive to attend than University of West Georgia for in-state tuition ($6,252.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at University of Houston-Downtown than University of West Georgia ($16,068.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Downtown than University of West Georgia ($14,911 vs. $15,625)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Downtown are 14.7% lower than costs at University of West Georgia ($9,882 vs. $11,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of West Georgia than University of Houston Downtown (95% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of West Georgia students is 7.7% larger than aid received University of Houston Downtown ($8,452 vs. $7,849)
University of West Georgia vs. University of Houston-Downtown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of West Georgia 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 University of West Georgia .
- The average SAT score at University of West Georgia (945) is 51 points higher than at University of Houston-Downtown (894)
- Incoming University of West Georgia students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (18)
- Accepted freshman University of West Georgia students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (3.29)
- University of Houston-Downtown has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than University of West Georgia (80.1%)
University of West Georgia vs. University of Houston-Downtown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of West Georgia 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 University of West Georgia.
- The graduation rate at University of West Georgia is higher than University of Houston Downtown (39% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from University of Houston Downtown earn on average $7,000 more per year than University of West Georgia graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $40,400)
- University of Houston Downtown students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than University of West Georgia graduates. ($18,750 vs. $25,000)
- University of Houston-Downtown graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than University of West Georgia graduates. ($193 vs. $258)
- More University of West Georgia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Downtown students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/