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UH Texas Tech UT Dallas UT Arlington UT Austin SFASU University of St Thomas University of Houston-Downtown University of St Thomas UNT UMHB Texas A&M| Houston Baptist University | The University of Texas at Tyler | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HBU | UT Tyler | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,257 | 9,322 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #740 | #516 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hbu.edu | uttyler.edu | ||
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Costs |
HBU | UT Tyler | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,250 | $7,394 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,250 | $23,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,130 | $9,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,515 | $13,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,908 | $9,612 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
HBU | UT Tyler | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,258 | 3,493 | ||
| Admitted | 8,666 | 3,279 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | Aug 24, 2025 |
Academics |
HBU | UT Tyler | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HBU | UT Tyler | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,166 | $18,632 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $192 |
Diversity |
HBU | UT Tyler | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 30% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 8% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
HBU | UT Tyler | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 2% | ||
Campus |
HBU | UT Tyler | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Tyler is larger than than HBU based on total student enrollment (9,322 students vs. 4,257 students)
HBU vs. UT Tyler Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HBU or UT Tyler?
- Houston Baptist University is 363.2% more expensive to attend than UT Tyler for in-state tuition ($34,250.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.4% higher at HBU than The University of Texas at Tyler ($34,250.00 vs. $23,232.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Tyler than HBU ($13,248 vs. $19,515)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 8.5% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Tyler ($9,130 vs. $9,908)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houston Baptist University than The University of Texas at Tyler (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 179.9% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Tyler ($26,908 vs. $9,612)
HBU vs. UT Tyler Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HBU or UT Tyler? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Tyler or HBU .
- The average SAT score at Houston Baptist University (1060) is 1 points higher than at UT Tyler (1059)
- Incoming HBU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UT Tyler (23)
- Accepted freshman HBU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at UT Tyler (3.44)
- UT Tyler has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than HBU (84.5%)
HBU vs. UT Tyler Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HBU or UT Tyler? 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 Tyler and HBU.
- The graduation rate at HBU is higher than The University of Texas at Tyler (45% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $2,500 more per year than UT Tyler graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $49,100)
- The University of Texas at Tyler students graduate with a $5,534 lower median federal student loan debt than HBU graduates. ($18,632 vs. $24,166)
- UT Tyler graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than HBU graduates. ($192 vs. $249)
- More UT Tyler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HBU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/