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Overview |
HBU | UH | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,257 | 46,700 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #740 | #452 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hbu.edu | uh.edu | ||
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Costs |
HBU | UH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,250 | $8,685 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,250 | $20,877 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,130 | $10,418 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,515 | $14,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,908 | $11,457 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 75% |
Admission |
HBU | UH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,258 | 29,783 | ||
| Admitted | 8,666 | 19,728 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 1160/1330 | ||
| 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 31, 2025 |
Academics |
HBU | UH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HBU | UH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,166 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $204 |
Diversity |
HBU | UH | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 30% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
HBU | UH | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 3% | ||
Campus |
HBU | UH | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston is larger than than HBU based on total student enrollment (46,700 students vs. 4,257 students)
HBU vs. UH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HBU or UH?
- Houston Baptist University is 294.4% more expensive to attend than UH for in-state tuition ($34,250.00 vs. $8,685.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.1% higher at HBU than University of Houston ($34,250.00 vs. $20,877.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston than HBU ($14,056 vs. $19,515)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 14.1% lower than costs at University of Houston ($9,130 vs. $10,418)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houston Baptist University than University of Houston (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 134.9% larger than aid received University of Houston ($26,908 vs. $11,457)
HBU vs. UH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HBU or UH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UH or HBU .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston (1154) is 94 points higher than at HBU (1060)
- Incoming UH students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at HBU (23)
- Accepted freshman HBU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.46) as students at UH (3.46)
- HBU has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than UH (66.2%)
HBU vs. UH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HBU or UH? 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 UH and HBU.
- The graduation rate at UH is higher than Houston Baptist University (46% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Houston earn on average $7,400 more per year than HBU graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $51,600)
- University of Houston students graduate with a $4,416 lower median federal student loan debt than HBU graduates. ($19,750 vs. $24,166)
- UH graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than HBU graduates. ($204 vs. $249)
- More UH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HBU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/