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UH University of Houston-Downtown University of St Thomas UMHB UT Austin Texas A&M Texas Tech Texas State UNT SHSU PVAMU DBU| Houston Baptist University | University of St Thomas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HBU | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,257 | 3,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #740 | #479 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hbu.edu | stthom.edu | ||
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Costs |
HBU | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,250 | $31,724 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,250 | $31,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,130 | $9,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,515 | $19,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,908 | $23,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
HBU | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,258 | 1,123 | ||
| Admitted | 8,666 | 1,086 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 96.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 47.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 1010/1300 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
HBU | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HBU | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,166 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $227 |
Diversity |
HBU | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 30% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
HBU | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 3% | ||
Campus |
HBU | University of St Thomas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 University of St Thomas based on total student enrollment (4,257 students vs. 3,588 students)
HBU vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HBU or University of St Thomas?
- Houston Baptist University is 8% more expensive to attend than University of St Thomas for in-state tuition ($34,250.00 vs. $31,724.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at HBU than University of St Thomas ($34,250.00 vs. $31,724.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Thomas than HBU ($19,207 vs. $19,515)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 6.9% lower than costs at University of St Thomas ($9,130 vs. $9,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houston Baptist University than University of St Thomas (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 16.1% larger than aid received University of St Thomas ($26,908 vs. $23,181)
HBU vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HBU or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or HBU .
- The average SAT score at University of St Thomas (1103) is 43 points higher than at HBU (1060)
- Incoming University of St Thomas students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at HBU (23)
- Accepted freshman University of St Thomas students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at HBU (3.46)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (96.7%) than HBU (84.5%)
HBU vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HBU or University of St Thomas? 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 University of St Thomas and HBU.
- The graduation rate at HBU is higher than University of St Thomas (45% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $5,600 more per year than HBU graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $51,600)
- University of St Thomas students graduate with a $2,166 lower median federal student loan debt than HBU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $24,166)
- University of St Thomas graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than HBU graduates. ($227 vs. $249)
- More University of St Thomas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HBU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/