UMHB vs. A&M-Central Texas

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Mary Hardin Baylor in Belton, TX with Texas A&M University Central Texas in Killeen, TX on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Mary Hardin Baylor is larger than A&M-Central Texas based on total student enrollment (3,321 students vs. 2,403 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Mary Hardin Baylor is located in Belton, TX (Small Suburban setting); Texas A&M University Central Texas is in Killeen, TX (Rural Fringe setting).
• University of Mary Hardin Baylor is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Texas A&M University Central Texas is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Mary Hardin Baylor 17:1; Texas A&M University Central Texas 16:1.

UMHB vs. A&M-Central Texas Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UMHB or A&M-Central Texas? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Central Texas than UMHB ($1,794 vs. $27,651).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Central Texas are 13.8% lower than at University of Mary Hardin Baylor ($11,394 vs. $13,224).
• University of Mary Hardin Baylor is 334.9% more expensive for in-state tuition than A&M-Central Texas (about $24,657 more per year; $32,020.00 vs. $7,363.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 86.7% higher at UMHB than at Texas A&M University Central Texas (about $14,866 more per year; $32,020.00 vs. $17,154.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Texas A&M University Central Texas than at University of Mary Hardin Baylor (100% vs. 99%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mary Hardin Baylor students is 63.6% larger than aid received by Texas A&M University Central Texas students ($19,320 vs. $11,810).

UMHB vs. A&M-Central Texas Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UMHB or A&M-Central Texas? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between A&M-Central Texas and UMHB.

• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Mary Hardin Baylor 960/1200.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Mary Hardin Baylor 19/26.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UMHB - Test optional; A&M-Central Texas - Test-free.
• A&M-Central Texas has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than UMHB (95.8%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 5.5% at UMHB vs. 66.1% at A&M-Central Texas.

UMHB vs. A&M-Central Texas Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UMHB and A&M-Central Texas? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• University of Mary Hardin Baylor's six-year graduation rate is 46%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for A&M-Central Texas.
• Graduates from University of Mary Hardin Baylor have median earnings of about $45,200 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for A&M-Central Texas.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Texas A&M University Central Texas graduates have a $14,487 lower median loan debt than UMHB graduates ($12,263 vs. $26,750).
• Among borrowers, A&M-Central Texas graduates have an estimated $150 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than UMHB graduates ($126 vs. $276).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.