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UH University of St Thomas HSU University of Houston-Downtown University of St Thomas Texas A&M Texas State UT Austin Tarleton Baylor UT Arlington UNT| Houston Baptist University | University of Mary Hardin Baylor | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HBU | UMHB | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Belton, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,257 | 3,575 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #740 | #746 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hbu.edu | umhb.edu | ||
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Costs |
HBU | UMHB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,250 | $29,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,250 | $29,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,130 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,515 | $31,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,908 | $15,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
HBU | UMHB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,258 | 13,001 | ||
| Admitted | 8,666 | 12,438 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 970/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
HBU | UMHB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HBU | UMHB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,166 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $276 |
Diversity |
HBU | UMHB | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 30% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
HBU | UMHB | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 5% | ||
Campus |
HBU | UMHB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Houston Baptist University is larger than than UMHB based on total student enrollment (4,257 students vs. 3,575 students)
HBU vs. UMHB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HBU or UMHB?
- Houston Baptist University is 16.5% more expensive to attend than UMHB for in-state tuition ($34,250.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.5% higher at HBU than University of Mary Hardin Baylor ($34,250.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houston Baptist University than UMHB ($19,515 vs. $31,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 8.4% lower than costs at University of Mary Hardin Baylor ($9,130 vs. $9,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houston Baptist University than University of Mary Hardin Baylor (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 72.8% larger than aid received University of Mary Hardin Baylor ($26,908 vs. $15,574)
HBU vs. UMHB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HBU or UMHB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMHB or HBU .
- The average SAT score at Houston Baptist University (1060) is 13 points higher than at UMHB (1047)
- Incoming HBU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UMHB (23)
- Accepted freshman UMHB students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at HBU (3.46)
- UMHB has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than HBU (84.5%)
HBU vs. UMHB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HBU or UMHB? 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 UMHB and HBU.
- The graduation rate at UMHB is higher than Houston Baptist University (46% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $6,400 more per year than UMHB graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $45,200)
- Houston Baptist University students graduate with a $2,584 lower median federal student loan debt than UMHB graduates. ($24,166 vs. $26,750)
- HBU graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than UMHB graduates. ($249 vs. $276)
- More UMHB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HBU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/