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NMSU UH University of St Thomas University of Houston-Downtown Texas Tech University of St Thomas UT Permian Basin UMHB UT Austin Texas A&M UTSA Lamar University| Houston Baptist University | The University of Texas at El Paso | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HBU | UTEP | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | El Paso, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,257 | 23,880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #740 | #1039 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hbu.edu | utep.edu | ||
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Costs |
HBU | UTEP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,250 | $7,704 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,250 | $23,112 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,130 | $9,582 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,515 | $9,563 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,908 | $10,564 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
HBU | UTEP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,258 | 10,493 | ||
| Admitted | 8,666 | 10,485 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 35.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 870/1090 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
HBU | UTEP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HBU | UTEP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,166 | $17,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $178 |
Diversity |
HBU | UTEP | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 30% | 83% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
HBU | UTEP | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 2% | ||
Campus |
HBU | UTEP | ||
| 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 El Paso is larger than than HBU based on total student enrollment (23,880 students vs. 4,257 students)
HBU vs. UTEP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HBU or UTEP?
- Houston Baptist University is 344.6% more expensive to attend than UTEP for in-state tuition ($34,250.00 vs. $7,704.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.2% higher at HBU than The University of Texas at El Paso ($34,250.00 vs. $23,112.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at El Paso than HBU ($9,563 vs. $19,515)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 5% lower than costs at The University of Texas at El Paso ($9,130 vs. $9,582)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houston Baptist University than The University of Texas at El Paso (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 154.7% larger than aid received The University of Texas at El Paso ($26,908 vs. $10,564)
HBU vs. UTEP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HBU or UTEP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTEP or HBU .
- The average SAT score at Houston Baptist University (1060) is 127 points higher than at UTEP (933)
- Incoming HBU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UTEP (20)
- Accepted freshman HBU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at UTEP (3.3)
- UTEP has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than HBU (84.5%)
HBU vs. UTEP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HBU or UTEP? 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 UTEP and HBU.
- The graduation rate at HBU is higher than The University of Texas at El Paso (45% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $9,400 more per year than UTEP graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $42,200)
- The University of Texas at El Paso students graduate with a $6,916 lower median federal student loan debt than HBU graduates. ($17,250 vs. $24,166)
- UTEP graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than HBU graduates. ($178 vs. $249)
- More HBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTEP students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/