Houston Baptist University Comparison

Compare HBU with any three college sin the United States. Enter additional schools in the search box below for a side-by-side comparison of costs, admissions and post-graduation outcomes with HBU.

Add a college to compare up to four schools

Frequently compared to Houston Baptist University. Click a college to add to the comparison. 

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
Houston Baptist University comparison
Houston Baptist University College 2 College 3 College 4
Houston Baptist University
Remove +Add +Add +Add

Overview

HBU
Location Houston, TX
Setting Large City
Enrollment 4,257
Type Private 4 Year
National Ranking #740
Religious Affiliation Southern Baptist
Status Non-profit
Website hbu.edu
Team Colors          

Costs

HBU
Tuition (In State) $34,250
Tuition (Out of State) $34,250
Room & Board $9,130
Avg Net Price $19,515
Avg Grant Aid $26,908
% Receiving Grant Aid 100%

Admission

HBU
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 10,258
Admitted 8,666
Acceptance Rate 84.5%
Enrolled % 8.4%
Avg High School GPA 3.46
Typical High School Grades B+
Admissions Standards Moderate
Applicant Competition
ACT Range 22/26
SAT Range 1060/1230
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline

Academics

HBU
Student to Faculty Ratio 15:1
Popular Majors
  • Business (21%)
  • Biology (12%)
  • Education (11%)
  • Psychology (11%)
  • Health Professions (8%)

Outcomes

HBU
Graduation Rate 45%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $51,600
Making Student Loan Payments 54%
Median Student Loan Debt $24,166
Median Loan Payment $249

Diversity

HBU
% Men 33%
% Women 67%
Racial Diversity Very High
HBCU No
% White 27%
% Black 19%
% Hispanic 30%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 5%
% International 4%
% Unknown Race 4%

Students

HBU
% In-State 91%
% Out-of-State 5%

Campus

HBU
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes No
Daycare Facility No
Learn More Details

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/