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UT Dallas Texas A&M UTSA Michigan SMU UT Arlington Florida Rice Purdue UW-Seattle UH UC Berkeley| Houston Baptist University | The University of Texas at Austin | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HBU | UT Austin | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,189 | 53,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #717 | #105 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hbu.edu | utexas.edu | ||
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Costs |
HBU | UT Austin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,500 | $11,678 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,500 | $42,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,816 | $14,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,530 | $18,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,261 | $12,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 47% |
Admission |
HBU | UT Austin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,021 | 66,109 | ||
| Admitted | 7,681 | 19,253 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 29.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 48.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 1230/1490 | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
HBU | UT Austin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HBU | UT Austin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $68,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,166 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $230 |
Diversity |
HBU | UT Austin | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 30% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
HBU | UT Austin | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 9% | ||
Campus |
HBU | UT Austin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Austin is larger than than HBU based on total student enrollment (53,082 students vs. 4,189 students)
HBU vs. UT Austin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HBU or UT Austin?
- Houston Baptist University is 204% more expensive to attend than UT Austin for in-state tuition ($35,500.00 vs. $11,678.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.5% higher at UT Austin than Houston Baptist University ($42,778.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Austin than HBU ($18,036 vs. $20,530)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 30.7% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Austin ($10,816 vs. $14,136)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houston Baptist University than The University of Texas at Austin (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 126% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Austin ($27,261 vs. $12,060)
HBU vs. UT Austin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HBU or UT Austin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Austin or HBU .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Austin (1297) is 237 points higher than at HBU (1060)
- Incoming UT Austin students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at HBU (23)
- Accepted freshman UT Austin students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at HBU (3.46)
- HBU has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than UT Austin (29.1%)
HBU vs. UT Austin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HBU or UT Austin? 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 UT Austin and HBU.
- The graduation rate at UT Austin is higher than Houston Baptist University (81% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Austin earn on average $17,000 more per year than HBU graduates after ten years. ($68,600 vs. $51,600)
- The University of Texas at Austin students graduate with a $1,916 lower median federal student loan debt than HBU graduates. ($22,250 vs. $24,166)
- UT Austin graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than HBU graduates. ($230 vs. $249)
- More UT Austin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HBU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/