| Houston-Downtown vs. UT Austin |
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|---|---|---|
#54 in Federal Region VI Universities #56 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #64 in National Universities #49 in World University Rankings #3 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 Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$7,708 Texas Residents $17,788 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$11,678 Texas Residents $42,778 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$9,529 Texas Residents $16,189 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$12,012 Texas Residents $22,954 Out-of-State |
| Less$6,659 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,302 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,040 SAT 19 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,370 SAT 30 ACT |
| Easier88.42% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter31.35% |
| Lower25.33% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable48.37% |
| 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 Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies 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 | Larger52,384 |
| Smaller12,856 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger41,309 |
| Smaller1,352 | Graduate Student Population | Larger11,075 |
| Larger5,456 | Online Student Population | Smaller375 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower30% | Graduate Rate | Higher87% |
| 36% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower65% | Retention Rate | Higher95% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,953) | |
| Board/Meal Plan | ✔ | |
| Faculties | ||
| 18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 723 | Number of faculties | 3,319 |
| Lower$81,848 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$133,806 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.