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UH University of St Thomas University of Houston-Downtown University of St Thomas UTEP UMHB UT Austin Texas A&M UTSA Texas Tech Texas State UNT| Houston Baptist University | The University of Texas of the Permian Basin | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HBU | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Odessa, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,257 | 5,848 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #740 | #777 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hbu.edu | utpb.edu | ||
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Costs |
HBU | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,250 | $6,577 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,250 | $18,817 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,130 | $10,668 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,515 | $10,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,908 | $11,092 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
HBU | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,258 | 1,475 | ||
| Admitted | 8,666 | 1,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 94.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 48.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 910/1090 | ||
| 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 | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
HBU | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HBU | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,166 | $13,655 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $141 |
Diversity |
HBU | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 30% | 46% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
HBU | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 3% | ||
Campus |
HBU | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas of the Permian Basin is larger than than HBU based on total student enrollment (5,848 students vs. 4,257 students)
HBU vs. UT Permian Basin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HBU or UT Permian Basin?
- Houston Baptist University is 420.8% more expensive to attend than UT Permian Basin for in-state tuition ($34,250.00 vs. $6,577.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82% higher at HBU than The University of Texas of the Permian Basin ($34,250.00 vs. $18,817.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin than HBU ($10,370 vs. $19,515)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 16.8% lower than costs at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin ($9,130 vs. $10,668)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houston Baptist University than The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 142.6% larger than aid received The University of Texas of the Permian Basin ($26,908 vs. $11,092)
HBU vs. UT Permian Basin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HBU or UT Permian Basin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Permian Basin or HBU .
- The average SAT score at Houston Baptist University (1060) is 95 points higher than at UT Permian Basin (965)
- Incoming HBU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UT Permian Basin (20)
- Accepted freshman HBU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at UT Permian Basin (3.27)
- UT Permian Basin has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than HBU (84.5%)
HBU vs. UT Permian Basin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HBU or UT Permian Basin? 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 Permian Basin and HBU.
- The graduation rate at HBU is higher than The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (45% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $600 more per year than UT Permian Basin graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $51,000)
- The University of Texas of the Permian Basin students graduate with a $10,511 lower median federal student loan debt than HBU graduates. ($13,655 vs. $24,166)
- UT Permian Basin graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than HBU graduates. ($141 vs. $249)
- More UT Permian Basin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HBU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/