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UTSA UH University of St Thomas Texas State University of Houston-Downtown University of St Thomas Mount St. Mary's College UMHB UT Austin Texas A&M Texas Tech Schreiner University| Houston Baptist University | University of the Incarnate Word | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HBU | UIW | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,257 | 7,305 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #740 | #827 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hbu.edu | uiw.edu | ||
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Costs |
HBU | UIW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,250 | $32,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,250 | $32,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,130 | $13,122 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,515 | $20,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,908 | $24,805 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
HBU | UIW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,258 | 9,625 | ||
| Admitted | 8,666 | 9,067 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 10.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 910/1133 | ||
| 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 | UIW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HBU | UIW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,166 | $27,179 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $281 |
Diversity |
HBU | UIW | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 30% | 59% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
HBU | UIW | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 1% | ||
Campus |
HBU | UIW | ||
| 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
- University of the Incarnate Word is larger than than HBU based on total student enrollment (7,305 students vs. 4,257 students)
HBU vs. UIW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HBU or UIW?
- Houston Baptist University is 5.6% more expensive to attend than UIW for in-state tuition ($34,250.00 vs. $32,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at HBU than University of the Incarnate Word ($34,250.00 vs. $32,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houston Baptist University than UIW ($19,515 vs. $20,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 43.7% lower than costs at University of the Incarnate Word ($9,130 vs. $13,122)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Houston Baptist University as University of the Incarnate Word (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 8.5% larger than aid received University of the Incarnate Word ($26,908 vs. $24,805)
HBU vs. UIW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HBU or UIW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UIW or HBU .
- The average SAT score at Houston Baptist University (1060) is 97 points higher than at UIW (963)
- Incoming HBU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UIW (21)
- Accepted freshman UIW students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at HBU (3.46)
- UIW has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than HBU (84.5%)
HBU vs. UIW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HBU or UIW? 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 UIW and HBU.
- The graduation rate at HBU is higher than University of the Incarnate Word (45% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $2,000 more per year than UIW graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $49,600)
- Houston Baptist University students graduate with a $3,013 lower median federal student loan debt than UIW graduates. ($24,166 vs. $27,179)
- HBU graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than UIW graduates. ($249 vs. $281)
- More HBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIW students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/