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Overview |
UMHB | TSU | ||
| Location | Belton, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,520 | 8,469 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | #1013 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umhb.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMHB | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,600 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,600 | $20,037 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,720 | $10,914 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,904 | $15,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,274 | $9,437 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
UMHB | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,407 | 7,867 | ||
| Admitted | 10,850 | 7,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.1% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.6% | 22.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 800/1000 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UMHB | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMHB | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,750 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $303 |
Diversity |
UMHB | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 57% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UMHB | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 22% | ||
Campus |
UMHB | TSU | ||
| 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 Southern University is larger than than UMHB based on total student enrollment (8,469 students vs. 3,520 students)
UMHB vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMHB or TSU?
- University of Mary Hardin Baylor is 311.5% more expensive to attend than TSU for in-state tuition ($30,600.00 vs. $7,437.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.7% higher at UMHB than Texas Southern University ($30,600.00 vs. $20,037.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Southern University than UMHB ($15,021 vs. $29,904)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Hardin Baylor are 1.8% lower than costs at Texas Southern University ($10,720 vs. $10,914)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Hardin Baylor than Texas Southern University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mary Hardin Baylor students is 61.9% larger than aid received Texas Southern University ($15,274 vs. $9,437)
UMHB vs. TSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMHB or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or UMHB .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Hardin Baylor (1047) is 230 points higher than at TSU (817)
- Incoming UMHB students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at TSU (17)
- Accepted freshman UMHB students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at TSU (3.0)
- UMHB has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than TSU (93.4%)
UMHB vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMHB or TSU? 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 TSU and UMHB.
- The graduation rate at UMHB is higher than Texas Southern University (46% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Hardin Baylor earn on average $9,000 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $36,200)
- University of Mary Hardin Baylor students graduate with a $2,608 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($26,750 vs. $29,358)
- UMHB graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($276 vs. $303)
- More UMHB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/