Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
UH McMurry University University of St Thomas UMHB University of Houston-Downtown University of St Thomas UT Austin Texas A&M Texas Tech Texas State UNT SHSU| Hardin Simmons University | Houston Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
HSU | HBU | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,765 | 4,257 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #741 | #740 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hsutx.edu | hbu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
HSU | HBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,694 | $34,250 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,694 | $34,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,980 | $9,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,636 | $19,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,695 | $26,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
HSU | HBU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,314 | 10,258 | ||
| Admitted | 2,042 | 8,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1198 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
HSU | HBU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
HSU | HBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,989 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $249 |
Diversity |
HSU | HBU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 44% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
HSU | HBU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 96% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 5% | ||
Campus |
HSU | HBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Houston Baptist University is larger than than HSU based on total student enrollment (4,257 students vs. 1,765 students)
HSU vs. HBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HSU or HBU?
- Houston Baptist University is 11.6% more expensive to attend than HSU for in-state tuition ($34,250.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.6% higher at HBU than Hardin Simmons University ($34,250.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houston Baptist University than HSU ($19,515 vs. $22,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 9.3% lower than costs at Hardin Simmons University ($9,130 vs. $9,980)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hardin Simmons University as Houston Baptist University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 18.6% larger than aid received Hardin Simmons University ($26,908 vs. $22,695)
HSU vs. HBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HSU or HBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HBU or HSU .
- The average SAT score at Houston Baptist University (1060) is 30 points higher than at HSU (1030)
- Incoming HBU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at HSU (22)
- Accepted freshman HBU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at HSU (3.43)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than HBU (84.5%)
HSU vs. HBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HSU 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 HSU.
- The graduation rate at HSU is higher than Houston Baptist University (47% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $5,000 more per year than HSU graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $46,600)
- Houston Baptist University students graduate with a $1,823 lower median federal student loan debt than HSU graduates. ($24,166 vs. $25,989)
- HBU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than HSU graduates. ($249 vs. $268)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HBU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/