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Overview |
UMHB | TAMUK | ||
| Location | Belton, TX | Kingsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,575 | 6,092 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #746 | #774 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umhb.edu | tamuk.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMHB | TAMUK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,400 | $5,137 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,400 | $18,133 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,900 | $9,425 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,197 | $11,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,574 | $10,723 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 91% |
Admission |
UMHB | TAMUK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,001 | 5,768 | ||
| Admitted | 12,438 | 5,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 970/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMHB | TAMUK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMHB | TAMUK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,750 | $19,636 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $203 |
Diversity |
UMHB | TAMUK | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UMHB | TAMUK | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UMHB | TAMUK | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Kingsville is larger than than UMHB based on total student enrollment (6,092 students vs. 3,575 students)
UMHB vs. TAMUK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMHB or TAMUK?
- University of Mary Hardin Baylor is 472.3% more expensive to attend than TAMUK for in-state tuition ($29,400.00 vs. $5,137.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.1% higher at UMHB than Texas A&M University Kingsville ($29,400.00 vs. $18,133.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Kingsville than UMHB ($11,347 vs. $31,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Kingsville are 5% lower than costs at University of Mary Hardin Baylor ($9,425 vs. $9,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Hardin Baylor than Texas A&M University Kingsville (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mary Hardin Baylor students is 45.2% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Kingsville ($15,574 vs. $10,723)
UMHB vs. TAMUK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMHB or TAMUK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TAMUK or UMHB .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Hardin Baylor (1047) is 110 points higher than at TAMUK (937)
- Incoming UMHB students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at TAMUK (20)
- Accepted freshman UMHB students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at TAMUK (3.45)
- TAMUK has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than UMHB (95.7%)
UMHB vs. TAMUK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMHB or TAMUK? 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 TAMUK and UMHB.
- The graduation rate at UMHB is higher than Texas A&M University Kingsville (46% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Kingsville earn on average $1,100 more per year than UMHB graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $45,200)
- Texas A&M University Kingsville students graduate with a $7,114 lower median federal student loan debt than UMHB graduates. ($19,636 vs. $26,750)
- TAMUK graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than UMHB graduates. ($203 vs. $276)
- More UMHB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TAMUK 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/