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Texas State UT Austin UH UT Arlington UIW Texas A&M UT Dallas St. Mary's University Texas Tech UNT University of Houston-Downtown Trinity| Houston Baptist University | The University of Texas at San Antonio | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HBU | UTSA | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,257 | 34,393 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #740 | #901 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hbu.edu | utsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
HBU | UTSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,250 | $5,951 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,250 | $18,259 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,130 | $11,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,515 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,908 | $8,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 71% |
Admission |
HBU | UTSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,258 | 23,295 | ||
| Admitted | 8,666 | 20,243 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | UTSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HBU | UTSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,166 | $22,983 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $237 |
Diversity |
HBU | UTSA | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 30% | 53% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
HBU | UTSA | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 2% | ||
Campus |
HBU | UTSA | ||
| 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 San Antonio is larger than than HBU based on total student enrollment (34,393 students vs. 4,257 students)
HBU vs. UTSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HBU or UTSA?
- Houston Baptist University is 475.5% more expensive to attend than UTSA for in-state tuition ($34,250.00 vs. $5,951.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.6% higher at HBU than The University of Texas at San Antonio ($34,250.00 vs. $18,259.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at San Antonio than HBU ($12,664 vs. $19,515)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 21% lower than costs at The University of Texas at San Antonio ($9,130 vs. $11,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houston Baptist University than The University of Texas at San Antonio (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 201.2% larger than aid received The University of Texas at San Antonio ($26,908 vs. $8,934)
HBU vs. UTSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HBU or UTSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTSA or HBU .
- The average SAT score at Houston Baptist University (1060) is 17 points higher than at UTSA (1043)
- Incoming HBU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UTSA (23)
- Accepted freshman HBU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at UTSA (3.36)
- UTSA has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than HBU (84.5%)
HBU vs. UTSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HBU or UTSA? 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 UTSA and HBU.
- The graduation rate at HBU is higher than The University of Texas at San Antonio (45% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $3,700 more per year than UTSA graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $47,900)
- The University of Texas at San Antonio students graduate with a $1,183 lower median federal student loan debt than HBU graduates. ($22,983 vs. $24,166)
- UTSA graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than HBU graduates. ($237 vs. $249)
- More UTSA 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/