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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 | South Texas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HBU | South Texas College | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | McAllen, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,257 | 27,894 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #740 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hbu.edu | southtexascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
HBU | South Texas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,250 | $2,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,250 | $7,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,130 | $6,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,515 | $1,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,908 | $7,799 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
HBU | South Texas College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,258 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,666 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 18, 2025 |
Academics |
HBU | South Texas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HBU | South Texas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $34,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,166 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | N/A |
Diversity |
HBU | South Texas College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 30% | 95% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
HBU | South Texas College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 0% | ||
Campus |
HBU | South Texas College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- South Texas College is larger than than HBU based on total student enrollment (27,894 students vs. 4,257 students)
HBU vs. South Texas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HBU or South Texas College?
- Houston Baptist University is 1,212.3% more expensive to attend than South Texas College for in-state tuition ($34,250.00 vs. $2,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 356.7% higher at HBU than South Texas College ($34,250.00 vs. $7,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Texas College than HBU ($1,692 vs. $19,515)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Texas College are 35.4% lower than costs at Houston Baptist University ($6,745 vs. $9,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houston Baptist University than South Texas College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 245% larger than aid received South Texas College ($26,908 vs. $7,799)
Which college is harder to get into, HBU or South Texas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Texas College or HBU .
HBU vs. South Texas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HBU or South Texas 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 South Texas College and HBU.
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $17,400 more per year than South Texas College graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $34,200)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/