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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 | University of Houston Clear Lake | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HBU | UHCL | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,189 | 8,211 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #717 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hbu.edu | uhcl.edu | ||
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Costs |
HBU | UHCL | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,500 | $6,024 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,500 | $19,608 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,816 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,530 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,261 | $12,220 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
HBU | UHCL | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,021 | 2,348 | ||
| Admitted | 7,681 | 1,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 990/1170 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
HBU | UHCL | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HBU | UHCL | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,166 | $17,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $177 |
Diversity |
HBU | UHCL | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 30% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
HBU | UHCL | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 0% | ||
Campus |
HBU | UHCL | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Clear Lake is larger than than HBU based on total student enrollment (8,211 students vs. 4,189 students)
HBU vs. UHCL Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HBU or UHCL?
- Houston Baptist University is 489.3% more expensive to attend than UHCL for in-state tuition ($35,500.00 vs. $6,024.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81% higher at HBU than University of Houston Clear Lake ($35,500.00 vs. $19,608.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Clear Lake than HBU ($10,488 vs. $20,530)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 1.8% lower than costs at University of Houston Clear Lake ($10,816 vs. $11,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houston Baptist University than University of Houston Clear Lake (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 123.1% larger than aid received University of Houston Clear Lake ($27,261 vs. $12,220)
HBU vs. UHCL Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HBU or UHCL? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UHCL or HBU .
- The average SAT score at Houston Baptist University (1060) is 35 points higher than at UHCL (1025)
- Incoming HBU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UHCL (22)
- Accepted freshman HBU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at UHCL (3.39)
- HBU has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than UHCL (75.3%)
HBU vs. UHCL Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HBU or UHCL? 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 UHCL and HBU.
- Graduates from University of Houston Clear Lake earn on average $2,100 more per year than HBU graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $51,600)
- University of Houston Clear Lake students graduate with a $7,016 lower median federal student loan debt than HBU graduates. ($17,150 vs. $24,166)
- UHCL graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than HBU graduates. ($177 vs. $249)
- More UHCL graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HBU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/