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Howard Morehouse HSU Georgia State Texas A&M Texas State CAU Georgia HBU NCAT KSU Tarleton| Spelman College | University of Mary Hardin Baylor | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Spelman | UMHB | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Belton, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,102 | 3,575 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #392 | #746 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spelman.edu | umhb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Spelman | UMHB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $29,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $29,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,666 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,085 | $31,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,629 | $15,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Spelman | UMHB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,649 | 13,001 | ||
| Admitted | 3,875 | 12,438 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 970/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Spelman | UMHB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Spelman | UMHB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,300 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $276 |
Diversity |
Spelman | UMHB | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 95% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 96% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Spelman | UMHB | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Spelman | UMHB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Mary Hardin Baylor is larger than than Spelman based on total student enrollment (3,575 students vs. 3,102 students)
Spelman vs. UMHB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Spelman or UMHB?
- University of Mary Hardin Baylor is 13.6% more expensive to attend than Spelman for in-state tuition ($29,400.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.6% higher at UMHB than Spelman College ($29,400.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Hardin Baylor than Spelman ($31,197 vs. $37,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Hardin Baylor are 58.2% lower than costs at Spelman College ($9,900 vs. $15,666)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Hardin Baylor than Spelman College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mary Hardin Baylor students is 46.5% larger than aid received Spelman College ($15,574 vs. $10,629)
Spelman vs. UMHB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Spelman or UMHB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMHB or Spelman .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Hardin Baylor (1047) is 32 points higher than at Spelman (1015)
- Incoming UMHB students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Spelman (22)
- Accepted freshman Spelman students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at UMHB (3.53)
- UMHB has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Spelman (28.4%)
Spelman vs. UMHB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Spelman or UMHB? 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 UMHB and Spelman.
- The graduation rate at Spelman is higher than University of Mary Hardin Baylor (77% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Spelman College earn on average $6,100 more per year than UMHB graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $45,200)
- University of Mary Hardin Baylor students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Spelman graduates. ($26,750 vs. $27,000)
- UMHB graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Spelman graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More UMHB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spelman students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/