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Southern University and A & M College HSU Texas A&M Texas State HBU University of Houston-Downtown PVAMU TSU Tarleton Baylor UT Arlington UNT| Grambling State University | University of Mary Hardin Baylor | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GSU- Grambling | UMHB | ||
| Location | Grambling, LA | Belton, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,114 | 3,520 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | #769 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gram.edu | umhb.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU- Grambling | UMHB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,140 | $30,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,140 | $30,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $10,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,092 | $29,904 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,763 | $15,274 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
GSU- Grambling | UMHB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,521 | 11,407 | ||
| Admitted | 5,806 | 10,850 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.7% | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 7.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1150 | 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 |
GSU- Grambling | UMHB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU- Grambling | UMHB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,997 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $392 | $276 |
Diversity |
GSU- Grambling | UMHB | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
GSU- Grambling | UMHB | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 3% | ||
Campus |
GSU- Grambling | UMHB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grambling State University is larger than than UMHB based on total student enrollment (5,114 students vs. 3,520 students)
GSU- Grambling vs. UMHB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU- Grambling or UMHB?
- University of Mary Hardin Baylor is 495.3% more expensive to attend than GSU- Grambling for in-state tuition ($30,600.00 vs. $5,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 495.3% higher at UMHB than Grambling State University ($30,600.00 vs. $5,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grambling State University than UMHB ($19,092 vs. $29,904)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Hardin Baylor are 2.5% lower than costs at Grambling State University ($10,720 vs. $10,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Hardin Baylor than Grambling State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mary Hardin Baylor students is 74.3% larger than aid received Grambling State University ($15,274 vs. $8,763)
GSU- Grambling vs. UMHB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GSU- Grambling or UMHB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMHB or GSU- Grambling .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Hardin Baylor (1047) is 176 points higher than at GSU- Grambling (871)
- Incoming UMHB students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at GSU- Grambling (18)
- Accepted freshman UMHB students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at GSU- Grambling (3.01)
- UMHB has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than GSU- Grambling (23.7%)
GSU- Grambling vs. UMHB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU- Grambling 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 GSU- Grambling.
- The graduation rate at UMHB is higher than Grambling State University (46% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Hardin Baylor earn on average $12,800 more per year than GSU- Grambling graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $32,400)
- University of Mary Hardin Baylor students graduate with a $11,247 lower median federal student loan debt than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($26,750 vs. $37,997)
- UMHB graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($276 vs. $392)
- More UMHB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU- Grambling students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/