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Overview |
Abilene Christian University | HBU | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,079 | 4,257 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #416 | #740 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | acu.edu | hbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Abilene Christian University | HBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,300 | $34,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,300 | $34,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,500 | $9,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,978 | $19,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,280 | $26,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Abilene Christian University | HBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,226 | 10,258 | ||
| Admitted | 7,386 | 8,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.8% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 1060/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Abilene Christian University | HBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Abilene Christian University | HBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,325 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $249 |
Diversity |
Abilene Christian University | HBU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Abilene Christian University | HBU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Abilene Christian University | HBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Abilene Christian University is larger than than HBU based on total student enrollment (5,079 students vs. 4,257 students)
Abilene Christian University vs. HBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Abilene Christian University or HBU?
- Abilene Christian University is 17.7% more expensive to attend than HBU for in-state tuition ($40,300.00 vs. $34,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.7% higher at Abilene Christian University than Houston Baptist University ($40,300.00 vs. $34,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houston Baptist University than Abilene Christian University ($19,515 vs. $28,978)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 26% lower than costs at Abilene Christian University ($9,130 vs. $11,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Abilene Christian University as Houston Baptist University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 2.4% larger than aid received Abilene Christian University ($26,908 vs. $26,280)
Abilene Christian University vs. HBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Abilene Christian University or HBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HBU or Abilene Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Abilene Christian University (1092) is 32 points higher than at HBU (1060)
- Incoming Abilene Christian University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at HBU (23)
- Accepted freshman Abilene Christian University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at HBU (3.46)
- HBU has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Abilene Christian University (65.8%)
Abilene Christian University vs. HBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Abilene Christian University or HBU? 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 HBU and Abilene Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Abilene Christian University is higher than Houston Baptist University (60% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Abilene Christian University graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $46,000)
- Houston Baptist University students graduate with a $1,159 lower median federal student loan debt than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($24,166 vs. $25,325)
- HBU graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($249 vs. $261)
- More Abilene Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HBU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/