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Overview |
A&M-Texarkana | HBU | ||
| Location | Texarkana, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,110 | 4,257 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #740 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamut.edu | hbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
A&M-Texarkana | HBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,090 | $34,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,819 | $34,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,476 | $9,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,646 | $19,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,114 | $26,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
A&M-Texarkana | HBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,018 | 10,258 | ||
| Admitted | 1,846 | 8,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1140 | 1060/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
A&M-Texarkana | HBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
A&M-Texarkana | HBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,504 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $249 |
Diversity |
A&M-Texarkana | HBU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
A&M-Texarkana | HBU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 5% | ||
Campus |
A&M-Texarkana | HBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Houston Baptist University is larger than than A&M-Texarkana based on total student enrollment (4,257 students vs. 2,110 students)
A&M-Texarkana vs. HBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, A&M-Texarkana or HBU?
- Houston Baptist University is 462.4% more expensive to attend than A&M-Texarkana for in-state tuition ($34,250.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82% higher at HBU than Texas A&M University Texarkana ($34,250.00 vs. $18,819.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Texarkana than HBU ($10,646 vs. $19,515)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 25.7% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Texarkana ($9,130 vs. $11,476)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houston Baptist University than Texas A&M University Texarkana (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 142.1% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Texarkana ($26,908 vs. $11,114)
A&M-Texarkana vs. HBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, A&M-Texarkana or HBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HBU or A&M-Texarkana .
- The average SAT score at Houston Baptist University (1060) is 65 points higher than at A&M-Texarkana (995)
- Incoming HBU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at A&M-Texarkana (22)
- Accepted freshman HBU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at A&M-Texarkana (3.39)
- A&M-Texarkana has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than HBU (84.5%)
A&M-Texarkana vs. HBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, A&M-Texarkana or HBU? 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 HBU and A&M-Texarkana.
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $13,700 more per year than A&M-Texarkana graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $37,900)
- Texas A&M University Texarkana students graduate with a $9,662 lower median federal student loan debt than HBU graduates. ($14,504 vs. $24,166)
- A&M-Texarkana graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than HBU graduates. ($149 vs. $249)
- More HBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former A&M-Texarkana students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/