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McMurry University HSU TLU| Howard Payne University | Northwood University Texas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Howard Payne University | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Location | Brownwood, TX | Cedar Hill, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 838 | 255 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hputx.edu | northwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard Payne University | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,850 | $10,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,850 | $10,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,616 | $8,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,117 | $14,456 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,817 | $14,160 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 98% |
Admission |
Howard Payne University | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,233 | 7 | ||
| Admitted | 768 | 6 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.3% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
Howard Payne University | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard Payne University | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,686 | $21,775 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $225 |
Diversity |
Howard Payne University | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 43% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 16% |
Students |
Howard Payne University | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | - | ||
Campus |
Howard Payne University | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard Payne University is larger than than Northwood University-Texas based on total student enrollment (838 students vs. 255 students)
Howard Payne University vs. Northwood University-Texas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard Payne University or Northwood University-Texas?
- Howard Payne University is 173% more expensive to attend than Northwood University-Texas for in-state tuition ($27,850.00 vs. $10,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 173% higher at Howard Payne University than Northwood University Texas ($27,850.00 vs. $10,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwood University Texas than Howard Payne University ($14,456 vs. $24,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwood University Texas are 9.5% lower than costs at Howard Payne University ($8,784 vs. $9,616)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwood University Texas than Howard Payne University (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Howard Payne University students is 32.9% larger than aid received Northwood University Texas ($18,817 vs. $14,160)
Howard Payne University vs. Northwood University-Texas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard Payne University or Northwood University-Texas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwood University-Texas or Howard Payne University .
- Northwood University-Texas has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Howard Payne University (62.3%)
Howard Payne University vs. Northwood University-Texas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard Payne University or Northwood University-Texas? 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 Northwood University-Texas and Howard Payne University.
- The graduation rate at Howard Payne University is higher than Northwood University Texas (46% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Texas earn on average $10,200 more per year than Howard Payne University graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $40,300)
- Northwood University Texas students graduate with a $3,911 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard Payne University graduates. ($21,775 vs. $25,686)
- Northwood University-Texas graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Howard Payne University graduates. ($225 vs. $265)
- More Howard Payne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwood University-Texas students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/