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Overview |
Howard Payne University | TC | ||
| Location | Brownwood, TX | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 838 | 642 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hputx.edu | texascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard Payne University | TC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,850 | $8,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,850 | $8,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,616 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,117 | $11,174 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,817 | $10,263 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 61% |
Admission |
Howard Payne University | TC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,233 | - | ||
| Admitted | 768 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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) | |||
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Academics |
Howard Payne University | TC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard Payne University | TC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 6% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 14% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,686 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $320 |
Diversity |
Howard Payne University | TC | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 61% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Howard Payne University | TC | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Howard Payne University | TC | ||
| 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 TC based on total student enrollment (838 students vs. 642 students)
Howard Payne University vs. TC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard Payne University or TC?
- Howard Payne University is 239.3% more expensive to attend than TC for in-state tuition ($27,850.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 239.3% higher at Howard Payne University than Texas College ($27,850.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas College than Howard Payne University ($11,174 vs. $24,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas College are 14.5% lower than costs at Howard Payne University ($8,400 vs. $9,616)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard Payne University than Texas College (88% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Howard Payne University students is 83.3% larger than aid received Texas College ($18,817 vs. $10,263)
Which college is harder to get into, Howard Payne University or TC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TC or Howard Payne University .
- Accepted freshman Howard Payne University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at TC (2.9)
Howard Payne University vs. TC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard Payne University or TC? 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 TC and Howard Payne University.
- The graduation rate at Howard Payne University is higher than Texas College (46% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from Howard Payne University earn on average $12,500 more per year than TC graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $27,800)
- Howard Payne University students graduate with a $5,314 lower median federal student loan debt than TC graduates. ($25,686 vs. $31,000)
- Howard Payne University graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than TC graduates. ($265 vs. $320)
- More Howard Payne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TC students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/