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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 | Midland College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HBU | Midland College | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Midland, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,189 | 5,219 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #717 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hbu.edu | midland.edu | ||
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Costs |
HBU | Midland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,500 | $3,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,500 | $5,130 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,816 | $6,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,530 | $6,396 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,261 | $5,502 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 72% |
Admission |
HBU | Midland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,021 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,681 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2026 |
Academics |
HBU | Midland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HBU | Midland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,166 | $5,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $56 |
Diversity |
HBU | Midland College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 30% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
HBU | Midland College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 2% | ||
Campus |
HBU | Midland College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Midland College is larger than than HBU based on total student enrollment (5,219 students vs. 4,189 students)
HBU vs. Midland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HBU or Midland College?
- Houston Baptist University is 817.3% more expensive to attend than Midland College for in-state tuition ($35,500.00 vs. $3,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 592% higher at HBU than Midland College ($35,500.00 vs. $5,130.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midland College than HBU ($6,396 vs. $20,530)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midland College are 80.3% lower than costs at Houston Baptist University ($6,000 vs. $10,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houston Baptist University than Midland College (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 395.5% larger than aid received Midland College ($27,261 vs. $5,502)
Which college is harder to get into, HBU or Midland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Midland College or HBU .
HBU vs. Midland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HBU or Midland College? 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 Midland College and HBU.
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $7,600 more per year than Midland College graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $44,000)
- Midland College students graduate with a $18,666 lower median federal student loan debt than HBU graduates. ($5,500 vs. $24,166)
- Midland College graduates are paying $193 less per month on federal student loans than HBU graduates. ($56 vs. $249)
- More Midland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HBU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/