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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 | Texas A&M International University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HBU | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Laredo, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,257 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #740 | #812 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hbu.edu | tamiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
HBU | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,250 | $3,818 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,250 | $13,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,130 | $9,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,515 | $5,383 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,908 | $10,872 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
HBU | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,258 | 7,848 | ||
| Admitted | 8,666 | 3,758 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 47.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 34.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 910/1110 | ||
| 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 | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HBU | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,166 | $14,806 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $153 |
Diversity |
HBU | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 30% | 95% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
HBU | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 0% | ||
Campus |
HBU | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M International University is larger than than HBU based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 4,257 students)
HBU vs. Texas A&M International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HBU or Texas A&M International University?
- Houston Baptist University is 797.1% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M International University for in-state tuition ($34,250.00 vs. $3,818.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.2% higher at HBU than Texas A&M International University ($34,250.00 vs. $13,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M International University than HBU ($5,383 vs. $19,515)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 0.9% lower than costs at Texas A&M International University ($9,130 vs. $9,210)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houston Baptist University than Texas A&M International University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 147.5% larger than aid received Texas A&M International University ($26,908 vs. $10,872)
HBU vs. Texas A&M International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HBU or Texas A&M International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A&M International University or HBU .
- The average SAT score at Houston Baptist University (1060) is 155 points higher than at Texas A&M International University (905)
- Incoming HBU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Texas A&M International University (18)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M International University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at HBU (3.46)
- HBU has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Texas A&M International University (47.9%)
HBU vs. Texas A&M International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HBU or Texas A&M International 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 Texas A&M International University and HBU.
- The graduation rate at HBU is higher than Texas A&M International University (45% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Texas A&M International University graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $45,200)
- Texas A&M International University students graduate with a $9,360 lower median federal student loan debt than HBU graduates. ($14,806 vs. $24,166)
- Texas A&M International University graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than HBU graduates. ($153 vs. $249)
- More HBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A&M International University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/