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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 | The University of Texas Pan American | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMHB | UT-Pan American | ||
| Location | Belton, TX | Edinburg, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,520 | 31,931 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | #877 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umhb.edu | utpa.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMHB | UT-Pan American | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,600 | $7,857 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,600 | $17,937 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,720 | $9,662 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,904 | $6,978 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,274 | $11,481 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
UMHB | UT-Pan American | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,407 | 13,542 | ||
| Admitted | 10,850 | 11,486 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.1% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.6% | 49.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 910/1110 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UMHB | UT-Pan American | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMHB | UT-Pan American | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,750 | $10,539 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $108 |
Diversity |
UMHB | UT-Pan American | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 91% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UMHB | UT-Pan American | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UMHB | UT-Pan American | ||
| 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 Pan American is larger than than UMHB based on total student enrollment (31,931 students vs. 3,520 students)
UMHB vs. UT-Pan American Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMHB or UT-Pan American?
- University of Mary Hardin Baylor is 289.5% more expensive to attend than UT-Pan American for in-state tuition ($30,600.00 vs. $7,857.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.6% higher at UMHB than The University of Texas Pan American ($30,600.00 vs. $17,937.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas Pan American than UMHB ($6,978 vs. $29,904)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas Pan American are 11% lower than costs at University of Mary Hardin Baylor ($9,662 vs. $10,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Hardin Baylor than The University of Texas Pan American (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mary Hardin Baylor students is 33% larger than aid received The University of Texas Pan American ($15,274 vs. $11,481)
UMHB vs. UT-Pan American Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMHB or UT-Pan American? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT-Pan American or UMHB .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Hardin Baylor (1047) is 123 points higher than at UT-Pan American (924)
- Incoming UMHB students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UT-Pan American (19)
- Accepted freshman UMHB students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at UT-Pan American (3.16)
- UMHB has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than UT-Pan American (84.8%)
UMHB vs. UT-Pan American Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMHB or UT-Pan American? 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-Pan American and UMHB.
- The graduation rate at UMHB is higher than The University of Texas Pan American (46% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Hardin Baylor earn on average $3,300 more per year than UT-Pan American graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $41,900)
- The University of Texas Pan American students graduate with a $16,211 lower median federal student loan debt than UMHB graduates. ($10,539 vs. $26,750)
- UT-Pan American graduates are paying $168 less per month on federal student loans than UMHB graduates. ($108 vs. $276)
- More UMHB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT-Pan American students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/