San Marcos, TX · Houston, TX · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Texas State University | University of Houston-Downtown | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 89.3% | 90.0% |
| In-State Tuition | $11,450 | $7,708 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $22,930 | N/A |
| Average Net Price | $15,716 | $10,832 |
| Graduation Rate | 55.0% | 33.0% |
| Total Enrollment | 40,674 | 13,730 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 21 | 18 |
GradFax Analysis
Both are competitive to get into. Texas State University accepts 89.3% of applicants; University of Houston-Downtown accepts 90.0%. Texas State University's in-state tuition is $11,450. University of Houston-Downtown's is $7,708. University of Houston-Downtown is cheaper. Texas State University graduates 55% of students in 6 years. University of Houston-Downtown graduates 33%.
Bottom Line
After aid, the average student pays $15,716/year at Texas State University and $10,832/year at University of Houston-Downtown. University of Houston-Downtown is cheaper for most people.
Source: IPEDS: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Texas State University. It accepts 89.3% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
University of Houston-Downtown, on average. After aid, students pay $10,832/year versus $15,716/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
Texas State University: 55% of students finish in 6 years. University of Houston-Downtown is at 33%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.