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SHSU Tarleton UH Texas A&M Texas State UT Tyler University of St Thomas University of Houston-Downtown UNT Texas Tech University of St Thomas MSU| Houston Baptist University | Stephen F Austin State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HBU | SFASU | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,257 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #740 | #894 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hbu.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
HBU | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,250 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,250 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,130 | $9,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,515 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,908 | $10,363 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 72% |
Admission |
HBU | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,258 | 9,944 | ||
| Admitted | 8,666 | 8,901 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 970/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
HBU | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HBU | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,166 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $258 |
Diversity |
HBU | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 30% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
HBU | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 1% | ||
Campus |
HBU | SFASU | ||
| 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
- Stephen F Austin State University is larger than than HBU based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 4,257 students)
HBU vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HBU or SFASU?
- Houston Baptist University is 336.8% more expensive to attend than SFASU for in-state tuition ($34,250.00 vs. $7,842.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.6% higher at HBU than Stephen F Austin State University ($34,250.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stephen F Austin State University than HBU ($13,858 vs. $19,515)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 5.6% lower than costs at Stephen F Austin State University ($9,130 vs. $9,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houston Baptist University than Stephen F Austin State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 159.7% larger than aid received Stephen F Austin State University ($26,908 vs. $10,363)
HBU vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HBU or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or HBU .
- The average SAT score at Houston Baptist University (1060) is 59 points higher than at SFASU (1001)
- Incoming HBU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SFASU (22)
- Accepted freshman HBU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at SFASU (3.26)
- SFASU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than HBU (84.5%)
HBU vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HBU or SFASU? 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 SFASU and HBU.
- The graduation rate at HBU is higher than Stephen F Austin State University (45% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $7,000 more per year than SFASU graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $44,600)
- Houston Baptist University students graduate with a $834 lower median federal student loan debt than SFASU graduates. ($24,166 vs. $25,000)
- HBU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than SFASU graduates. ($249 vs. $258)
- More HBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFASU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/