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CofC UH University of St Thomas University of Houston-Downtown University of St Thomas UMHB UT Austin Texas A&M PC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson| Charleston Southern University | Houston Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | HBU | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,418 | 4,257 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | #740 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuniv.edu | hbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | HBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,490 | $34,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,490 | $34,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $9,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,536 | $19,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,417 | $26,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | HBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,967 | 10,258 | ||
| Admitted | 4,309 | 8,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 1060/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CSU | HBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | HBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $249 |
Diversity |
CSU | HBU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
CSU | HBU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 5% | ||
Campus |
CSU | HBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Houston Baptist University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (4,257 students vs. 3,418 students)
CSU vs. HBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or HBU?
- Houston Baptist University is 16.1% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($34,250.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.1% higher at HBU than Charleston Southern University ($34,250.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than HBU ($17,536 vs. $19,515)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 23.2% lower than costs at Charleston Southern University ($9,130 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houston Baptist University than Charleston Southern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 1.9% larger than aid received Charleston Southern University ($26,908 vs. $26,417)
CSU vs. HBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or HBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HBU or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Houston Baptist University (1060) is 30 points higher than at CSU (1030)
- Incoming CSU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at HBU (23)
- Accepted freshman HBU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than HBU (84.5%)
CSU vs. HBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or HBU? 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 HBU and CSU.
- The graduation rate at HBU is higher than Charleston Southern University (45% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $11,800 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $39,800)
- Houston Baptist University students graduate with a $2,834 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($24,166 vs. $27,000)
- HBU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More HBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/