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Texas A&M UNT UT Arlington UH UT Dallas Texas State Oklahoma State University-Main Campus UT Austin Baylor Tarleton UTSA UNM| Houston Baptist University | Texas Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HBU | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,257 | 40,378 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #740 | #449 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hbu.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
HBU | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,250 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,250 | $21,205 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,130 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,515 | $17,896 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,908 | $9,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
HBU | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,258 | 35,400 | ||
| Admitted | 8,666 | 23,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 67.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 1090/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
HBU | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HBU | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,166 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $232 |
Diversity |
HBU | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 30% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
HBU | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 9% | ||
Campus |
HBU | Texas Tech | ||
| 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 Tech University is larger than than HBU based on total student enrollment (40,378 students vs. 4,257 students)
HBU vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HBU or Texas Tech?
- Houston Baptist University is 283.3% more expensive to attend than Texas Tech for in-state tuition ($34,250.00 vs. $8,935.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.5% higher at HBU than Texas Tech University ($34,250.00 vs. $21,205.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Tech University than HBU ($17,896 vs. $19,515)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 14.6% lower than costs at Texas Tech University ($9,130 vs. $10,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houston Baptist University than Texas Tech University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 187.5% larger than aid received Texas Tech University ($26,908 vs. $9,359)
HBU vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HBU or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or HBU .
- The average SAT score at Texas Tech University (1134) is 74 points higher than at HBU (1060)
- Incoming Texas Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at HBU (23)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at HBU (3.46)
- HBU has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Texas Tech (67.3%)
HBU vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HBU or Texas Tech? 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 Tech and HBU.
- The graduation rate at Texas Tech is higher than Houston Baptist University (61% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $6,900 more per year than HBU graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $51,600)
- Texas Tech University students graduate with a $1,666 lower median federal student loan debt than HBU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,166)
- Texas Tech graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than HBU graduates. ($232 vs. $249)
- More Texas Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HBU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/