| Houston-Downtown vs. TAMU |
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|---|---|---|
#54 in Federal Region VI Universities #56 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #79 in National Universities #5 in Texas Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$7,708 Texas Residents $17,788 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$13,099 Texas Residents $40,328 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$9,529 Texas Residents $16,189 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$11,093 Texas Residents $24,090 Out-of-State |
| Less$6,659 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,800 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,040 SAT 19 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,270 SAT 28 ACT |
| Easier88.42% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter62.65% |
| Lower25.33% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable45.91% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller14,208 | Total Enrollment | Larger74,014 |
| Smaller12,856 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger57,512 |
| Smaller1,352 | Graduate Student Population | Larger16,502 |
| Larger5,456 | Online Student Population | Smaller3,414 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower30% | Graduate Rate | Higher83% |
| Higher36% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower9% |
| Lower65% | Retention Rate | Higher95% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,306) | |
| Board/Meal Plan | ✔ | |
| Faculties | ||
| 18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 723 | Number of faculties | 3,882 |
| Lower$81,848 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$119,976 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.