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Overview |
Belhaven University | HBU | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,616 | 4,189 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #844 | #717 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belhaven.edu | hbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Belhaven University | HBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,800 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,800 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,400 | $10,816 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,145 | $20,530 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,195 | $27,261 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 38% | 100% |
Admission |
Belhaven University | HBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,156 | 9,021 | ||
| Admitted | 1,148 | 7,681 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.2% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 970/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Belhaven University | HBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Belhaven University | HBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,402 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $249 |
Diversity |
Belhaven University | HBU | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 48% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Belhaven University | HBU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Belhaven University | HBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Houston Baptist University is larger than than Belhaven University based on total student enrollment (4,189 students vs. 3,616 students)
Belhaven University vs. HBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Belhaven University or HBU?
- Houston Baptist University is 23.3% more expensive to attend than Belhaven University for in-state tuition ($35,500.00 vs. $28,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.3% higher at HBU than Belhaven University ($35,500.00 vs. $28,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houston Baptist University than Belhaven University ($20,530 vs. $22,145)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belhaven University are 15.1% lower than costs at Houston Baptist University ($9,400 vs. $10,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houston Baptist University than Belhaven University (100% vs. 38%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 68.3% larger than aid received Belhaven University ($27,261 vs. $16,195)
Belhaven University vs. HBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Belhaven University or HBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HBU or Belhaven University .
- Accepted freshman Belhaven University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at HBU (3.46)
- HBU has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Belhaven University (53.2%)
Belhaven University vs. HBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Belhaven 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 Belhaven University.
- The graduation rate at Belhaven University is higher than Houston Baptist University (48% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $10,700 more per year than Belhaven University graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $40,900)
- Houston Baptist University students graduate with a $4,236 lower median federal student loan debt than Belhaven University graduates. ($24,166 vs. $28,402)
- HBU graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Belhaven University graduates. ($249 vs. $293)
- More HBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Belhaven University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/