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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 University Central Texas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HBU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Killeen, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,257 | 2,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #740 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hbu.edu | tamuct.edu | ||
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Costs |
HBU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,250 | $5,857 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,250 | $15,649 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,130 | $10,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,515 | $5,465 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,908 | $9,203 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
HBU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,258 | 70 | ||
| Admitted | 8,666 | 67 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 50.7% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
HBU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HBU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,166 | $12,263 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $126 |
Diversity |
HBU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 30% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
HBU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 0% | ||
Campus |
HBU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
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Comparable Facts
- Houston Baptist University is larger than than A&M-Central Texas based on total student enrollment (4,257 students vs. 2,198 students)
HBU vs. A&M-Central Texas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HBU or A&M-Central Texas?
- Houston Baptist University is 484.8% more expensive to attend than A&M-Central Texas for in-state tuition ($34,250.00 vs. $5,857.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.9% higher at HBU than Texas A&M University Central Texas ($34,250.00 vs. $15,649.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Central Texas than HBU ($5,465 vs. $19,515)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 17.4% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Central Texas ($9,130 vs. $10,722)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houston Baptist University than Texas A&M University Central Texas (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 192.4% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Central Texas ($26,908 vs. $9,203)
HBU vs. A&M-Central Texas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HBU or A&M-Central Texas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M-Central Texas or HBU .
- A&M-Central Texas has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than HBU (84.5%)
HBU vs. A&M-Central Texas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HBU or A&M-Central Texas? 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 A&M-Central Texas and HBU.
- Texas A&M University Central Texas students graduate with a $11,903 lower median federal student loan debt than HBU graduates. ($12,263 vs. $24,166)
- A&M-Central Texas graduates are paying $123 less per month on federal student loans than HBU graduates. ($126 vs. $249)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/