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HSU Texas A&M Texas State HBU Tarleton Baylor UT Arlington UNT SHSU UTSA UH Texas Tech| Belhaven University | University of Mary Hardin Baylor | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Belhaven University | UMHB | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | Belton, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,627 | 3,575 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #760 | #746 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belhaven.edu | umhb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Belhaven University | UMHB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,980 | $29,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,980 | $29,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,794 | $31,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,067 | $15,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 99% |
Admission |
Belhaven University | UMHB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,589 | 13,001 | ||
| Admitted | 1,103 | 12,438 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.6% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/27 | ||
| 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 | UMHB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Belhaven University | UMHB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,402 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $276 |
Diversity |
Belhaven University | UMHB | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 48% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Belhaven University | UMHB | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Belhaven University | UMHB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Belhaven University is larger than than UMHB based on total student enrollment (3,627 students vs. 3,575 students)
Belhaven University vs. UMHB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Belhaven University or UMHB?
- University of Mary Hardin Baylor is 5.1% more expensive to attend than Belhaven University for in-state tuition ($29,400.00 vs. $27,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at UMHB than Belhaven University ($29,400.00 vs. $27,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Belhaven University than UMHB ($19,794 vs. $31,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belhaven University are 8.8% lower than costs at University of Mary Hardin Baylor ($9,100 vs. $9,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Hardin Baylor than Belhaven University (99% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belhaven University students is 9.6% larger than aid received University of Mary Hardin Baylor ($17,067 vs. $15,574)
Belhaven University vs. UMHB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Belhaven University or UMHB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMHB or Belhaven University .
- Accepted freshman UMHB students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Belhaven University (3.5)
- UMHB has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Belhaven University (42.6%)
Belhaven University vs. UMHB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Belhaven University or UMHB? 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 UMHB and Belhaven University.
- The graduation rate at Belhaven University is higher than University of Mary Hardin Baylor (48% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Hardin Baylor earn on average $4,300 more per year than Belhaven University graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $40,900)
- University of Mary Hardin Baylor students graduate with a $1,652 lower median federal student loan debt than Belhaven University graduates. ($26,750 vs. $28,402)
- UMHB graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Belhaven University graduates. ($276 vs. $293)
- More UMHB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Belhaven University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/