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Overview |
BC | Howard Payne University | ||
| Location | Lake Jackson, TX | Brownwood, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,044 | 838 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brazosport.edu | hputx.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Howard Payne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,726 | $27,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,063 | $27,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,700 | $9,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,718 | $24,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,019 | $18,817 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 88% |
Admission |
BC | Howard Payne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,233 | ||
| Admitted | - | 768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 62.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
BC | Howard Payne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Howard Payne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,600 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,250 | $25,686 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $54 | $265 |
Diversity |
BC | Howard Payne University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
BC | Howard Payne University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 2% | ||
Campus |
BC | Howard Payne University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Brazosport College is larger than than Howard Payne University based on total student enrollment (4,044 students vs. 838 students)
BC vs. Howard Payne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Howard Payne University?
- Howard Payne University is 959.3% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($27,850.00 vs. $2,629.00)
- Out of state tuition is 585.5% higher at Howard Payne University than Brazosport College ($27,850.00 vs. $4,063.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brazosport College than Howard Payne University ($4,718 vs. $24,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brazosport College are 10.5% lower than costs at Howard Payne University ($8,700 vs. $9,616)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brazosport College than Howard Payne University (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Howard Payne University students is 368.2% larger than aid received Brazosport College ($18,817 vs. $4,019)
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Howard Payne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Howard Payne University or BC .
BC vs. Howard Payne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or Howard Payne 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 Howard Payne University and BC.
- Graduates from Howard Payne University earn on average $700 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $39,600)
- Brazosport College students graduate with a $20,436 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard Payne University graduates. ($5,250 vs. $25,686)
- BC graduates are paying $211 less per month on federal student loans than Howard Payne University graduates. ($54 vs. $265)
- More Howard Payne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/