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Overview |
Abilene Christian University | UMHB | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Belton, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,079 | 3,575 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #416 | #746 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | acu.edu | umhb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Abilene Christian University | UMHB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,300 | $29,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,300 | $29,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,500 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,978 | $31,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,280 | $15,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Abilene Christian University | UMHB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,226 | 13,001 | ||
| Admitted | 7,386 | 12,438 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.8% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 970/1200 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Abilene Christian University | UMHB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Abilene Christian University | UMHB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,325 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $276 |
Diversity |
Abilene Christian University | UMHB | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Abilene Christian University | UMHB | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Abilene Christian University | UMHB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Abilene Christian University is larger than than UMHB based on total student enrollment (5,079 students vs. 3,575 students)
Abilene Christian University vs. UMHB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Abilene Christian University or UMHB?
- Abilene Christian University is 37.1% more expensive to attend than UMHB for in-state tuition ($40,300.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.1% higher at Abilene Christian University than University of Mary Hardin Baylor ($40,300.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Abilene Christian University than UMHB ($28,978 vs. $31,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Hardin Baylor are 16.2% lower than costs at Abilene Christian University ($9,900 vs. $11,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Abilene Christian University than University of Mary Hardin Baylor (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Abilene Christian University students is 68.7% larger than aid received University of Mary Hardin Baylor ($26,280 vs. $15,574)
Abilene Christian University vs. UMHB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Abilene Christian University or UMHB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMHB or Abilene Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Abilene Christian University (1092) is 45 points higher than at UMHB (1047)
- Incoming Abilene Christian University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UMHB (23)
- Accepted freshman Abilene Christian University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at UMHB (3.53)
- UMHB has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Abilene Christian University (65.8%)
Abilene Christian University vs. UMHB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Abilene Christian University or UMHB? 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 UMHB and Abilene Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Abilene Christian University is higher than University of Mary Hardin Baylor (60% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Abilene Christian University earn on average $800 more per year than UMHB graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $45,200)
- Abilene Christian University students graduate with a $1,425 lower median federal student loan debt than UMHB graduates. ($25,325 vs. $26,750)
- Abilene Christian University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than UMHB graduates. ($261 vs. $276)
- More Abilene Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMHB students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/