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Overview |
HBU | TAMUK | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Kingsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,257 | 6,092 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #740 | #774 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hbu.edu | tamuk.edu | ||
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Costs |
HBU | TAMUK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,250 | $5,137 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,250 | $18,133 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,130 | $9,425 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,515 | $11,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,908 | $10,723 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
HBU | TAMUK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,258 | 5,768 | ||
| Admitted | 8,666 | 5,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 970/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
HBU | TAMUK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HBU | TAMUK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,166 | $19,636 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $203 |
Diversity |
HBU | TAMUK | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 30% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
HBU | TAMUK | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 0% | ||
Campus |
HBU | TAMUK | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Kingsville is larger than than HBU based on total student enrollment (6,092 students vs. 4,257 students)
HBU vs. TAMUK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HBU or TAMUK?
- Houston Baptist University is 566.7% more expensive to attend than TAMUK for in-state tuition ($34,250.00 vs. $5,137.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.9% higher at HBU than Texas A&M University Kingsville ($34,250.00 vs. $18,133.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Kingsville than HBU ($11,347 vs. $19,515)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 3.2% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Kingsville ($9,130 vs. $9,425)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houston Baptist University than Texas A&M University Kingsville (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 150.9% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Kingsville ($26,908 vs. $10,723)
HBU vs. TAMUK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HBU or TAMUK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TAMUK or HBU .
- The average SAT score at Houston Baptist University (1060) is 123 points higher than at TAMUK (937)
- Incoming HBU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at TAMUK (20)
- Accepted freshman HBU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at TAMUK (3.45)
- TAMUK has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than HBU (84.5%)
HBU vs. TAMUK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HBU or TAMUK? 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 TAMUK and HBU.
- The graduation rate at HBU is higher than Texas A&M University Kingsville (45% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $5,300 more per year than TAMUK graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $46,300)
- Texas A&M University Kingsville students graduate with a $4,530 lower median federal student loan debt than HBU graduates. ($19,636 vs. $24,166)
- TAMUK graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than HBU graduates. ($203 vs. $249)
- More HBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TAMUK students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/