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ASU Wiley College Texas State| Paine College | Huston Tillotson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Paine College | Huston-Tillotson University | ||
| Location | Augusta, GA | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 310 | 1,025 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Multiple Protestant Denomination | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | paine.edu | htu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Paine College | Huston-Tillotson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,706 | $12,569 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,706 | $12,569 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,512 | $8,449 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,877 | $21,069 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,755 | $4,458 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Paine College | Huston-Tillotson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,302 | 1,885 | ||
| Admitted | 1,701 | 979 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.5% | 51.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.3% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | 2.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 14/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 776/976 | 840/1000 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Paine College | Huston-Tillotson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Paine College | Huston-Tillotson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,400 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,750 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $369 | N/A |
Diversity |
Paine College | Huston-Tillotson University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 67% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Paine College | Huston-Tillotson University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Paine College | Huston-Tillotson University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Huston Tillotson University is larger than than Paine College based on total student enrollment (1,025 students vs. 310 students)
Paine College vs. Huston-Tillotson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paine College or Huston-Tillotson University?
- Paine College is 1.1% more expensive to attend than Huston-Tillotson University for in-state tuition ($12,706.00 vs. $12,569.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at Paine College than Huston Tillotson University ($12,706.00 vs. $12,569.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paine College than Huston-Tillotson University ($15,877 vs. $21,069)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paine College are 12.5% lower than costs at Huston Tillotson University ($7,512 vs. $8,449)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paine College than Huston Tillotson University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Paine College students is 163.7% larger than aid received Huston Tillotson University ($11,755 vs. $4,458)
Paine College vs. Huston-Tillotson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paine College or Huston-Tillotson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Huston-Tillotson University or Paine College .
- The average SAT score at Huston Tillotson University (786) is 37 points higher than at Paine College (749)
- Incoming Paine College students have at the same average ACT score (16) as students at Huston-Tillotson University (16)
- Accepted freshman Huston-Tillotson University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (2.92) than students at Paine College (2.81)
- Huston-Tillotson University has a higher acceptance rate (51.9%) than Paine College (51.5%)
Paine College vs. Huston-Tillotson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paine College or Huston-Tillotson 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 Huston-Tillotson University and Paine College.
- The graduation rate at Paine College is higher than Huston Tillotson University (27% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Huston Tillotson University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Paine College graduates after ten years. ($33,000 vs. $28,400)
- More Huston-Tillotson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paine College students, three years after graduation. (27% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/