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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 North Texas at Dallas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HBU | UNTD | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Dallas, Texas | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,257 | 3,685 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #740 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hbu.edu | untdallas.edu | ||
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Costs |
HBU | UNTD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,250 | $7,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,250 | $20,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,130 | $9,302 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,515 | $10,351 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,908 | $11,598 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
HBU | UNTD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,258 | 2,474 | ||
| Admitted | 8,666 | 2,316 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 775/886 | ||
| 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 6, 2025 |
Academics |
HBU | UNTD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HBU | UNTD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,166 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | N/A |
Diversity |
HBU | UNTD | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 30% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
HBU | UNTD | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 1% | ||
Campus |
HBU | UNTD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Houston Baptist University is larger than than UNTD based on total student enrollment (4,257 students vs. 3,685 students)
HBU vs. UNTD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HBU or UNTD?
- Houston Baptist University is 336.9% more expensive to attend than UNTD for in-state tuition ($34,250.00 vs. $7,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.6% higher at HBU than University of North Texas at Dallas ($34,250.00 vs. $20,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Texas at Dallas than HBU ($10,351 vs. $19,515)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 1.9% lower than costs at University of North Texas at Dallas ($9,130 vs. $9,302)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houston Baptist University than University of North Texas at Dallas (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 132% larger than aid received University of North Texas at Dallas ($26,908 vs. $11,598)
HBU vs. UNTD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HBU or UNTD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNTD or HBU .
- UNTD has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than HBU (84.5%)
HBU vs. UNTD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HBU or UNTD? 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 UNTD and HBU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/