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La Verne Biola University UH California Baptist University PLNU University of St Thomas University of Houston-Downtown University of St Thomas Cal State Long Beach California Lutheran University UMHB UT Austin| Azusa Pacific University | Houston Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Azusa Pacific University | HBU | ||
| Location | Azusa, CA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,169 | 4,257 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #268 | #740 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | apu.edu | hbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Azusa Pacific University | HBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,650 | $34,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,650 | $34,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,222 | $9,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,666 | $19,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,474 | $26,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Azusa Pacific University | HBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,438 | 10,258 | ||
| Admitted | 2,991 | 8,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Azusa Pacific University | HBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Azusa Pacific University | HBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $249 |
Diversity |
Azusa Pacific University | HBU | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Azusa Pacific University | HBU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Azusa Pacific 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
- Azusa Pacific University is larger than than HBU based on total student enrollment (7,169 students vs. 4,257 students)
Azusa Pacific University vs. HBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Azusa Pacific University or HBU?
- Azusa Pacific University is 21.6% more expensive to attend than HBU for in-state tuition ($41,650.00 vs. $34,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.6% higher at Azusa Pacific University than Houston Baptist University ($41,650.00 vs. $34,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houston Baptist University than Azusa Pacific University ($19,515 vs. $26,666)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 1% lower than costs at Azusa Pacific University ($9,130 vs. $9,222)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houston Baptist University than Azusa Pacific University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Azusa Pacific University students is 2.1% larger than aid received Houston Baptist University ($27,474 vs. $26,908)
Azusa Pacific University vs. HBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Azusa Pacific University or HBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HBU or Azusa Pacific University .
- The average SAT score at Azusa Pacific University (1080) is 20 points higher than at HBU (1060)
- Incoming Azusa Pacific University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at HBU (23)
- Accepted freshman Azusa Pacific University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at HBU (3.46)
- Azusa Pacific University has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than HBU (84.5%)
Azusa Pacific University vs. HBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Azusa Pacific 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 Azusa Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at Azusa Pacific University is higher than Houston Baptist University (63% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Azusa Pacific University earn on average $2,600 more per year than HBU graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $51,600)
- Azusa Pacific University students graduate with a $1,666 lower median federal student loan debt than HBU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,166)
- Azusa Pacific University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than HBU graduates. ($232 vs. $249)
- More Azusa Pacific University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HBU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/