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East Texas A&M University vs University of Houston-Downtown

Side by side on admissions, cost, and fit, from the same verified school records.

East Texas A&M University University of Houston-Downtown
Acceptance rate lower = more selective 92% 90%
SAT range (mid 50%) 910-1,150 940-1,110
ACT range (mid 50%) 18-24 16-22
Average net price what students actually pay after aid $11,841 $10,542
Sticker cost of attendance $23,438 $20,749
Graduation rate 43% 33%
Retention rate 57% 67%
Undergraduates 9,912 12,555
Student-faculty ratio 17:1 18:1
Setting Commerce, TX Houston, TX
Type Public Public
Application fee $30 n/a
Test policy Test-flexible n/a

Highlighted values mark the stronger figure on cost and outcomes. Verified for the 2026-2027 cycle.

Common questions

Is East Texas A&M University or University of Houston-Downtown harder to get into?

University of Houston-Downtown is more selective, with a 90% acceptance rate versus 92% at East Texas A&M University. Both should be treated as reaches unless your stats sit at or above the mid-50% range shown above.

Which is cheaper, East Texas A&M University or University of Houston-Downtown?

University of Houston-Downtown has the lower average net price ($10,542 versus $11,841). Net price is what families actually pay after grants and scholarships, so it is a truer comparison than sticker price. Run each school's net price calculator for your own income.