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UTSA Texas Tech UNT Texas A&M UH UT Austin Baylor SHSU SFASU UT Dallas Lamar University University of St Thomas| Houston Baptist University | Texas State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HBU | Texas State | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | San Marcos, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,257 | 38,171 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #740 | #667 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hbu.edu | txstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
HBU | Texas State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,250 | $8,606 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,250 | $20,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,130 | $11,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,515 | $14,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,908 | $11,791 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
HBU | Texas State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,258 | 28,908 | ||
| Admitted | 8,666 | 25,353 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 30% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 980/1180 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
HBU | Texas State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HBU | Texas State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,166 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $219 |
Diversity |
HBU | Texas State | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 30% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
HBU | Texas State | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 2% | ||
Campus |
HBU | Texas State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas State University is larger than than HBU based on total student enrollment (38,171 students vs. 4,257 students)
HBU vs. Texas State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HBU or Texas State?
- Houston Baptist University is 298% more expensive to attend than Texas State for in-state tuition ($34,250.00 vs. $8,606.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71% higher at HBU than Texas State University ($34,250.00 vs. $20,030.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas State University than HBU ($14,120 vs. $19,515)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 25.5% lower than costs at Texas State University ($9,130 vs. $11,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houston Baptist University than Texas State University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 128.2% larger than aid received Texas State University ($26,908 vs. $11,791)
HBU vs. Texas State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HBU or Texas State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas State or HBU .
- The average SAT score at Houston Baptist University (1060) is 22 points higher than at Texas State (1038)
- Incoming HBU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Texas State (23)
- Accepted freshman HBU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Texas State (3.38)
- Texas State has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than HBU (84.5%)
HBU vs. Texas State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HBU or Texas State? 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 State and HBU.
- The graduation rate at Texas State is higher than Houston Baptist University (56% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Texas State graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $49,200)
- Texas State University students graduate with a $2,916 lower median federal student loan debt than HBU graduates. ($21,250 vs. $24,166)
- Texas State graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than HBU graduates. ($219 vs. $249)
- More Texas State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HBU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/