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Overview |
HBU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,189 | 8,997 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #717 | #879 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hbu.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
HBU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,500 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,500 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,816 | $9,449 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,530 | $17,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,261 | $7,378 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
HBU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,021 | 4,784 | ||
| Admitted | 7,681 | 4,657 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
HBU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HBU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,166 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $211 |
Diversity |
HBU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 30% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
HBU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 13% | ||
Campus |
HBU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Texas A & M University is larger than than HBU based on total student enrollment (8,997 students vs. 4,189 students)
HBU vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HBU or West Texas A & M University?
- Houston Baptist University is 457.1% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($35,500.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 329.4% higher at HBU than West Texas A & M University ($35,500.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Texas A & M University than HBU ($17,182 vs. $20,530)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 14.5% lower than costs at Houston Baptist University ($9,449 vs. $10,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houston Baptist University than West Texas A & M University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 269.5% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($27,261 vs. $7,378)
HBU vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HBU or West Texas A & M University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Texas A & M University or HBU .
- The average SAT score at Houston Baptist University (1060) is 89 points higher than at West Texas A & M University (971)
- Incoming HBU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at West Texas A & M University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at HBU (3.46)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than HBU (85.1%)
HBU vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HBU or West Texas A & M University? 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 West Texas A & M University and HBU.
- The graduation rate at HBU is higher than West Texas A & M University (45% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $7,500 more per year than West Texas A & M University graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $44,100)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $3,666 lower median federal student loan debt than HBU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,166)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than HBU graduates. ($211 vs. $249)
- More West Texas A & M University 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/