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Overview |
Henderson State University | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Marshall, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,519 | 1,771 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #976 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hsu.edu | etbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Henderson State University | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,880 | $27,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,088 | $27,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,558 | $10,195 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,656 | $24,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,580 | $16,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Henderson State University | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,345 | 1,449 | ||
| Admitted | 1,657 | 981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.9% | 39.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 903/1073 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
Henderson State University | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Henderson State University | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $268 |
Diversity |
Henderson State University | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Henderson State University | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Henderson State University | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Henderson State University is larger than than East Texas Baptist University based on total student enrollment (2,519 students vs. 1,771 students)
Henderson State University vs. East Texas Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Henderson State University or East Texas Baptist University?
- East Texas Baptist University is 366.8% more expensive to attend than Henderson State University for in-state tuition ($27,450.00 vs. $5,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 239.4% higher at East Texas Baptist University than Henderson State University ($27,450.00 vs. $8,088.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Henderson State University than East Texas Baptist University ($17,656 vs. $24,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Henderson State University are 6.7% lower than costs at East Texas Baptist University ($9,558 vs. $10,195)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Texas Baptist University than Henderson State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Texas Baptist University students is 72.8% larger than aid received Henderson State University ($16,552 vs. $9,580)
Henderson State University vs. East Texas Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Henderson State University or East Texas Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between East Texas Baptist University or Henderson State University .
- The average SAT score at Henderson State University (988) is 6 points higher than at East Texas Baptist University (982)
- Incoming Henderson State University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at East Texas Baptist University (21)
- Accepted freshman East Texas Baptist University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Henderson State University (3.23)
- Henderson State University has a higher acceptance rate (70.7%) than East Texas Baptist University (67.7%)
Henderson State University vs. East Texas Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Henderson State University or East Texas Baptist University? 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 East Texas Baptist University and Henderson State University.
- The graduation rate at East Texas Baptist University is higher than Henderson State University (43% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from East Texas Baptist University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Henderson State University graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $38,400)
- Henderson State University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than East Texas Baptist University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,000)
- Henderson State University graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than East Texas Baptist University graduates. ($201 vs. $268)
- More East Texas Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Henderson State University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/