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UH University of St Thomas University of Houston-Downtown University of St Thomas UMHB UT Austin Texas A&M TLU Texas Tech Texas State UNT SHSU| Concordia University Texas | Houston Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Concordia University-Texas | HBU | ||
| Location | Austin, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,863 | 4,257 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #954 | #740 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | concordia.edu | hbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Texas | HBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,700 | $34,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,700 | $34,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,690 | $9,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,761 | $19,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,594 | $26,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Texas | HBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,886 | 10,258 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 8,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.7% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Concordia University-Texas | HBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Texas | HBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,174 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $280 | $249 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Texas | HBU | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 4% |
Students |
Concordia University-Texas | HBU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Texas | HBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Houston Baptist University is larger than than Concordia University-Texas based on total student enrollment (4,257 students vs. 1,863 students)
Concordia University-Texas vs. HBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Texas or HBU?
- Concordia University Texas is 1.3% more expensive to attend than HBU for in-state tuition ($34,700.00 vs. $34,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at Concordia University-Texas than Houston Baptist University ($34,700.00 vs. $34,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houston Baptist University than Concordia University-Texas ($19,515 vs. $24,761)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 49.9% lower than costs at Concordia University Texas ($9,130 vs. $13,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houston Baptist University than Concordia University Texas (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 9.4% larger than aid received Concordia University Texas ($26,908 vs. $24,594)
Concordia University-Texas vs. HBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Texas or HBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HBU or Concordia University-Texas .
- The average SAT score at Houston Baptist University (1060) is 62 points higher than at Concordia University-Texas (998)
- Incoming HBU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Concordia University-Texas (22)
- Accepted freshman HBU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Concordia University-Texas (3.3)
- Concordia University-Texas has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than HBU (84.5%)
Concordia University-Texas vs. HBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Texas 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 Concordia University-Texas.
- The graduation rate at HBU is higher than Concordia University Texas (45% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Concordia University-Texas graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $46,100)
- Houston Baptist University students graduate with a $3,008 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Texas graduates. ($24,166 vs. $27,174)
- HBU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Texas graduates. ($249 vs. $280)
- More Concordia University-Texas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HBU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/