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Overview |
UMHB | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Belton, TX | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,575 | 9,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #746 | #887 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umhb.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMHB | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,400 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,400 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,900 | $9,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,197 | $17,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,574 | $7,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 88% |
Admission |
UMHB | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,001 | 4,695 | ||
| Admitted | 12,438 | 4,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMHB | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,750 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $211 |
Diversity |
UMHB | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UMHB | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 12% | ||
Campus |
UMHB | West Texas A & M University | ||
| 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
- West Texas A & M University is larger than than UMHB based on total student enrollment (9,242 students vs. 3,575 students)
UMHB vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMHB or West Texas A & M University?
- University of Mary Hardin Baylor is 361.4% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($29,400.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 255.6% higher at UMHB than West Texas A & M University ($29,400.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Texas A & M University than UMHB ($17,001 vs. $31,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 0.4% lower than costs at University of Mary Hardin Baylor ($9,860 vs. $9,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Hardin Baylor than West Texas A & M University (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mary Hardin Baylor students is 107.7% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($15,574 vs. $7,500)
UMHB vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMHB or West Texas A & M University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Texas A & M University or UMHB .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Hardin Baylor (1047) is 76 points higher than at West Texas A & M University (971)
- Incoming UMHB students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at West Texas A & M University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at UMHB (3.53)
- UMHB has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than West Texas A & M University (91.6%)
UMHB vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMHB or West Texas A & M University? 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 West Texas A & M University and UMHB.
- The graduation rate at UMHB is higher than West Texas A & M University (46% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Hardin Baylor earn on average $1,100 more per year than West Texas A & M University graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $44,100)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UMHB graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,750)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than UMHB graduates. ($211 vs. $276)
- More UMHB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Texas A & M University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/