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Overview |
HBU | The University of Texas at Brownsville | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Brownsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,257 | 7,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #740 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hbu.edu | utb.edu | ||
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Costs |
HBU | The University of Texas at Brownsville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,250 | $1,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,250 | $3,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,130 | $8,703 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,515 | $5,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,908 | $6,859 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
HBU | The University of Texas at Brownsville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,258 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,666 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | Open | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
HBU | The University of Texas at Brownsville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HBU | The University of Texas at Brownsville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,166 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $155 |
Diversity |
HBU | The University of Texas at Brownsville | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 30% | 91% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
HBU | The University of Texas at Brownsville | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 0% | ||
Campus |
HBU | The University of Texas at Brownsville | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Brownsville is larger than than HBU based on total student enrollment (7,648 students vs. 4,257 students)
HBU vs. The University of Texas at Brownsville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HBU or The University of Texas at Brownsville?
- Houston Baptist University is 1,802.8% more expensive to attend than The University of Texas at Brownsville for in-state tuition ($34,250.00 vs. $1,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1,041.7% higher at HBU than The University of Texas at Brownsville ($34,250.00 vs. $3,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Brownsville than HBU ($5,057 vs. $19,515)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Brownsville are 4.9% lower than costs at Houston Baptist University ($8,703 vs. $9,130)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Houston Baptist University as The University of Texas at Brownsville (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 292.3% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Brownsville ($26,908 vs. $6,859)
Which college is harder to get into, HBU or The University of Texas at Brownsville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The University of Texas at Brownsville or HBU .
HBU vs. The University of Texas at Brownsville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HBU or The University of Texas at Brownsville? 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 The University of Texas at Brownsville and HBU.
- The graduation rate at HBU is higher than The University of Texas at Brownsville (45% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $15,600 more per year than The University of Texas at Brownsville graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $36,000)
- The University of Texas at Brownsville students graduate with a $9,166 lower median federal student loan debt than HBU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $24,166)
- The University of Texas at Brownsville graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than HBU graduates. ($155 vs. $249)
- More HBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The University of Texas at Brownsville students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/