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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| Dallas Christian College | Houston Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Dallas Christian College | HBU | ||
| Location | Dallas, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 278 | 4,189 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #717 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dallas.edu | hbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dallas Christian College | HBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,200 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,200 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,101 | $10,816 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,463 | $20,530 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,461 | $27,261 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Dallas Christian College | HBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 313 | 9,021 | ||
| Admitted | 263 | 7,681 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.8% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 13/21 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 730/1125 | 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 |
Dallas Christian College | HBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dallas Christian College | HBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,621 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $295 | $249 |
Diversity |
Dallas Christian College | HBU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Dallas Christian College | HBU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Dallas Christian College | HBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | 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 Dallas Christian College based on total student enrollment (4,189 students vs. 278 students)
Dallas Christian College vs. HBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dallas Christian College or HBU?
- Houston Baptist University is 84.9% more expensive to attend than Dallas Christian College for in-state tuition ($35,500.00 vs. $19,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.9% higher at HBU than Dallas Christian College ($35,500.00 vs. $19,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houston Baptist University than Dallas Christian College ($20,530 vs. $22,463)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dallas Christian College are 7.1% lower than costs at Houston Baptist University ($10,101 vs. $10,816)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dallas Christian College as Houston Baptist University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 160.6% larger than aid received Dallas Christian College ($27,261 vs. $10,461)
Dallas Christian College vs. HBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dallas Christian College or HBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HBU or Dallas Christian College .
- The average SAT score at Houston Baptist University (1060) is 229 points higher than at Dallas Christian College (831)
- Incoming HBU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Dallas Christian College (18)
- Accepted freshman HBU students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Dallas Christian College (3.06)
- HBU has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Dallas Christian College (84%)
Dallas Christian College vs. HBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dallas Christian College 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 Dallas Christian College.
- The graduation rate at HBU is higher than Dallas Christian College (45% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $10,400 more per year than Dallas Christian College graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $41,200)
- Houston Baptist University students graduate with a $4,455 lower median federal student loan debt than Dallas Christian College graduates. ($24,166 vs. $28,621)
- HBU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Dallas Christian College graduates. ($249 vs. $295)
- More HBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dallas Christian College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/