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HSU Texas A&M Texas State UTEP HBU Tarleton Baylor UT Arlington UNT UTSA SHSU UH| University of Mary Hardin Baylor | The University of Texas of the Permian Basin | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMHB | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Location | Belton, TX | Odessa, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,575 | 5,848 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #746 | #777 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umhb.edu | utpb.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMHB | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,400 | $6,577 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,400 | $18,817 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,900 | $10,668 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,197 | $10,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,574 | $11,092 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
UMHB | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,001 | 1,475 | ||
| Admitted | 12,438 | 1,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 94.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6% | 48.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 910/1090 | ||
| 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 23, 2025 |
Academics |
UMHB | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMHB | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,750 | $13,655 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $141 |
Diversity |
UMHB | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 46% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UMHB | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 3% | ||
Campus |
UMHB | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas of the Permian Basin is larger than than UMHB based on total student enrollment (5,848 students vs. 3,575 students)
UMHB vs. UT Permian Basin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMHB or UT Permian Basin?
- University of Mary Hardin Baylor is 347% more expensive to attend than UT Permian Basin for in-state tuition ($29,400.00 vs. $6,577.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.2% higher at UMHB than The University of Texas of the Permian Basin ($29,400.00 vs. $18,817.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin than UMHB ($10,370 vs. $31,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Hardin Baylor are 7.8% lower than costs at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin ($9,900 vs. $10,668)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Hardin Baylor than The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mary Hardin Baylor students is 40.4% larger than aid received The University of Texas of the Permian Basin ($15,574 vs. $11,092)
UMHB vs. UT Permian Basin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMHB or UT Permian Basin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Permian Basin or UMHB .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Hardin Baylor (1047) is 82 points higher than at UT Permian Basin (965)
- Incoming UMHB students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UT Permian Basin (20)
- Accepted freshman UMHB students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at UT Permian Basin (3.27)
- UMHB has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than UT Permian Basin (94.7%)
UMHB vs. UT Permian Basin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMHB or UT Permian Basin? 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 UT Permian Basin and UMHB.
- The graduation rate at UMHB is higher than The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (46% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas of the Permian Basin earn on average $5,800 more per year than UMHB graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $45,200)
- The University of Texas of the Permian Basin students graduate with a $13,095 lower median federal student loan debt than UMHB graduates. ($13,655 vs. $26,750)
- UT Permian Basin graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than UMHB graduates. ($141 vs. $276)
- More UMHB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Permian Basin students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/