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Overview |
HBU | UNT | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,257 | 44,767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #740 | #695 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hbu.edu | unt.edu | ||
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Costs |
HBU | UNT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,250 | $8,295 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,250 | $18,087 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,130 | $10,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,515 | $15,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,908 | $9,159 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
HBU | UNT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,258 | 32,016 | ||
| Admitted | 8,666 | 25,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 1000/1240 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
HBU | UNT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HBU | UNT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,166 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $206 |
Diversity |
HBU | UNT | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 30% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 8% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
HBU | UNT | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 3% | ||
Campus |
HBU | UNT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Texas is larger than than HBU based on total student enrollment (44,767 students vs. 4,257 students)
HBU vs. UNT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HBU or UNT?
- Houston Baptist University is 312.9% more expensive to attend than UNT for in-state tuition ($34,250.00 vs. $8,295.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.4% higher at HBU than University of North Texas ($34,250.00 vs. $18,087.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Texas than HBU ($15,283 vs. $19,515)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 14% lower than costs at University of North Texas ($9,130 vs. $10,412)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houston Baptist University than University of North Texas (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 193.8% larger than aid received University of North Texas ($26,908 vs. $9,159)
HBU vs. UNT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HBU or UNT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNT or HBU .
- The average SAT score at University of North Texas (1093) is 33 points higher than at HBU (1060)
- Incoming UNT students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at HBU (23)
- Accepted freshman HBU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.46) as students at UNT (3.46)
- HBU has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than UNT (79.1%)
HBU vs. UNT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HBU or UNT? 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 UNT and HBU.
- The graduation rate at UNT is higher than Houston Baptist University (49% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $4,600 more per year than UNT graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $47,000)
- University of North Texas students graduate with a $4,166 lower median federal student loan debt than HBU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $24,166)
- UNT graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than HBU graduates. ($206 vs. $249)
- More UNT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HBU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/