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UT Dallas UNT Texas Tech UT Arlington UT Austin UTSA Texas A&M Texas State LSU Rice HBU Baylor| Dallas Baptist University | University of Houston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DBU | UH | ||
| Location | Dallas, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,348 | 46,700 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #595 | #452 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dbu.edu | uh.edu | ||
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Costs |
DBU | UH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,810 | $8,685 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,810 | $20,877 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,351 | $10,418 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,607 | $14,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,797 | $11,457 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 75% |
Admission |
DBU | UH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,519 | 29,783 | ||
| Admitted | 7,784 | 19,728 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.4% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.8% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 1160/1330 | ||
| 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 | May 31, 2025 |
Academics |
DBU | UH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DBU | UH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $204 |
Diversity |
DBU | UH | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
DBU | UH | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 3% | ||
Campus |
DBU | UH | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston is larger than than DBU based on total student enrollment (46,700 students vs. 4,348 students)
DBU vs. UH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DBU or UH?
- Dallas Baptist University is 289.3% more expensive to attend than UH for in-state tuition ($33,810.00 vs. $8,685.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.9% higher at DBU than University of Houston ($33,810.00 vs. $20,877.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston than DBU ($14,056 vs. $27,607)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dallas Baptist University are 11.4% lower than costs at University of Houston ($9,351 vs. $10,418)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dallas Baptist University than University of Houston (95% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dallas Baptist University students is 64.1% larger than aid received University of Houston ($18,797 vs. $11,457)
DBU vs. UH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DBU or UH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UH or DBU .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston (1154) is 99 points higher than at DBU (1055)
- Incoming UH students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at DBU (22)
- Accepted freshman DBU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.46) as students at UH (3.46)
- DBU has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than UH (66.2%)
DBU vs. UH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DBU or UH? 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 UH and DBU.
- The graduation rate at DBU is higher than University of Houston (56% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Houston earn on average $11,300 more per year than DBU graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $47,700)
- University of Houston students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than DBU graduates. ($19,750 vs. $21,750)
- UH graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than DBU graduates. ($204 vs. $224)
- More UH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DBU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/