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HSU Texas A&M Texas State HBU Tarleton Baylor UT Arlington UNT SHSU UTSA UH Texas Tech| University of Mary Hardin Baylor | South Texas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMHB | South Texas College | ||
| Location | Belton, TX | McAllen, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,520 | 26,440 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umhb.edu | southtexascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMHB | South Texas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,600 | $4,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,600 | $7,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,720 | $8,388 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,904 | $1,414 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,274 | $6,354 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
UMHB | South Texas College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,407 | - | ||
| Admitted | 10,850 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 18, 2026 |
Academics |
UMHB | South Texas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMHB | South Texas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $34,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,750 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | N/A |
Diversity |
UMHB | South Texas College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 95% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UMHB | South Texas College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UMHB | South Texas College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- South Texas College is larger than than UMHB based on total student enrollment (26,440 students vs. 3,520 students)
UMHB vs. South Texas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMHB or South Texas College?
- University of Mary Hardin Baylor is 500% more expensive to attend than South Texas College for in-state tuition ($30,600.00 vs. $5,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 308% higher at UMHB than South Texas College ($30,600.00 vs. $7,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Texas College than UMHB ($1,414 vs. $29,904)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Texas College are 27.8% lower than costs at University of Mary Hardin Baylor ($8,388 vs. $10,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Hardin Baylor than South Texas College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mary Hardin Baylor students is 140.4% larger than aid received South Texas College ($15,274 vs. $6,354)
Which college is harder to get into, UMHB or South Texas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Texas College or UMHB .
UMHB vs. South Texas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMHB or South Texas College? 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 South Texas College and UMHB.
- Graduates from University of Mary Hardin Baylor earn on average $11,000 more per year than South Texas College graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $34,200)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/