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UH University of St Thomas University of Houston-Downtown University of St Thomas UMHB UT Austin Texas A&M Texas Tech Texas State UNT SHSU PVAMU| Brazosport College | Houston Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | HBU | ||
| Location | Lake Jackson, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,100 | 4,189 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #717 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brazosport.edu | hbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | HBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,388 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,038 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,901 | $10,816 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,659 | $20,530 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,142 | $27,261 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
BC | HBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 9,021 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,681 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
BC | HBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | HBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,600 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,250 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $54 | $249 |
Diversity |
BC | HBU | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
BC | HBU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 5% | ||
Campus |
BC | HBU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Houston Baptist University is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (4,189 students vs. 4,100 students)
BC vs. HBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or HBU?
- Houston Baptist University is 1,258.6% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($35,500.00 vs. $2,613.00)
- Out of state tuition is 779.1% higher at HBU than Brazosport College ($35,500.00 vs. $4,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brazosport College than HBU ($5,659 vs. $20,530)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brazosport College are 9.2% lower than costs at Houston Baptist University ($9,901 vs. $10,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houston Baptist University than Brazosport College (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 558.2% larger than aid received Brazosport College ($27,261 vs. $4,142)
Which college is harder to get into, BC or HBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HBU or BC .
BC vs. HBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC 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 BC.
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $12,000 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $39,600)
- Brazosport College students graduate with a $18,916 lower median federal student loan debt than HBU graduates. ($5,250 vs. $24,166)
- BC graduates are paying $195 less per month on federal student loans than HBU graduates. ($54 vs. $249)
- More HBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/