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Campbell University HSU Texas A&M Texas State Wingate University Lenoir-Rhyne University HBU Tarleton Baylor BAC UT Arlington UNT| Gardner Webb University | University of Mary Hardin Baylor | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GWU | UMHB | ||
| Location | Boiling Springs, NC | Belton, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,144 | 3,575 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #639 | #746 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gardner-webb.edu | umhb.edu | ||
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Costs |
GWU | UMHB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,220 | $29,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,220 | $29,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,339 | $31,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,130 | $15,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
GWU | UMHB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,728 | 13,001 | ||
| Admitted | 4,293 | 12,438 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 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 |
GWU | UMHB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GWU | UMHB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,969 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $276 |
Diversity |
GWU | UMHB | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
GWU | UMHB | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 5% | ||
Campus |
GWU | UMHB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mary Hardin Baylor is larger than than GWU based on total student enrollment (3,575 students vs. 3,144 students)
GWU vs. UMHB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GWU or UMHB?
- Gardner Webb University is 6.2% more expensive to attend than UMHB for in-state tuition ($31,220.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at GWU than University of Mary Hardin Baylor ($31,220.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gardner Webb University than UMHB ($22,339 vs. $31,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Hardin Baylor are 8.8% lower than costs at Gardner Webb University ($9,900 vs. $10,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University than University of Mary Hardin Baylor (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gardner Webb University students is 54.9% larger than aid received University of Mary Hardin Baylor ($24,130 vs. $15,574)
GWU vs. UMHB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GWU or UMHB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMHB or GWU .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Hardin Baylor (1047) is 70 points higher than at GWU (977)
- Incoming UMHB students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at UMHB (3.53)
- UMHB has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than GWU (74.9%)
GWU vs. UMHB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GWU 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 GWU.
- The graduation rate at GWU is higher than University of Mary Hardin Baylor (55% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Hardin Baylor earn on average $4,700 more per year than GWU graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $40,500)
- Gardner Webb University students graduate with a $1,781 lower median federal student loan debt than UMHB graduates. ($24,969 vs. $26,750)
- GWU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than UMHB graduates. ($258 vs. $276)
- More UMHB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GWU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/