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UH University of St Thomas University of Houston-Downtown University of St Thomas UMHB UT Austin Texas A&M Texas Tech Texas State UNT SHSU PVAMU| Houston Baptist University | The University of Texas Pan American | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HBU | UT-Pan American | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Edinburg, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,257 | 31,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #740 | #896 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hbu.edu | utpa.edu | ||
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Costs |
HBU | UT-Pan American | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,250 | $7,854 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,250 | $17,649 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,130 | $8,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,515 | $8,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,908 | $9,938 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
HBU | UT-Pan American | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,258 | 13,744 | ||
| Admitted | 8,666 | 12,053 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 47.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.16 | ||
| 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 | 830/1090 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
HBU | UT-Pan American | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HBU | UT-Pan American | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,166 | $10,539 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $108 |
Diversity |
HBU | UT-Pan American | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 30% | 91% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
HBU | UT-Pan American | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 0% | ||
Campus |
HBU | UT-Pan American | ||
| 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 Pan American is larger than than HBU based on total student enrollment (31,559 students vs. 4,257 students)
HBU vs. UT-Pan American Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HBU or UT-Pan American?
- Houston Baptist University is 336.1% more expensive to attend than UT-Pan American for in-state tuition ($34,250.00 vs. $7,854.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.1% higher at HBU than The University of Texas Pan American ($34,250.00 vs. $17,649.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas Pan American than HBU ($8,105 vs. $19,515)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas Pan American are 2.7% lower than costs at Houston Baptist University ($8,888 vs. $9,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houston Baptist University than The University of Texas Pan American (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 170.8% larger than aid received The University of Texas Pan American ($26,908 vs. $9,938)
HBU vs. UT-Pan American Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HBU or UT-Pan American? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT-Pan American or HBU .
- The average SAT score at Houston Baptist University (1060) is 136 points higher than at UT-Pan American (924)
- Incoming HBU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UT-Pan American (19)
- Accepted freshman HBU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at UT-Pan American (3.16)
- UT-Pan American has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than HBU (84.5%)
HBU vs. UT-Pan American Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HBU or UT-Pan American? 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-Pan American and HBU.
- The graduation rate at HBU is higher than The University of Texas Pan American (45% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $9,700 more per year than UT-Pan American graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $41,900)
- The University of Texas Pan American students graduate with a $13,627 lower median federal student loan debt than HBU graduates. ($10,539 vs. $24,166)
- UT-Pan American graduates are paying $141 less per month on federal student loans than HBU graduates. ($108 vs. $249)
- More HBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT-Pan American students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/