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MCA Memphis UT Tyler Texas State| Christian Brothers University | East Texas Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CBU | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Location | Memphis, TN | Marshall, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,934 | 1,771 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #606 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cbu.edu | etbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CBU | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,520 | $27,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,520 | $27,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,220 | $10,195 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,612 | $24,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,964 | $16,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
CBU | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 877 | 1,449 | ||
| Admitted | 767 | 981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 39.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2024 |
Academics |
CBU | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CBU | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
CBU | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
CBU | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 13% | ||
Campus |
CBU | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Christian Brothers University is larger than than East Texas Baptist University based on total student enrollment (1,934 students vs. 1,771 students)
CBU vs. East Texas Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CBU or East Texas Baptist University?
- Christian Brothers University is 29.4% more expensive to attend than East Texas Baptist University for in-state tuition ($35,520.00 vs. $27,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.4% higher at CBU than East Texas Baptist University ($35,520.00 vs. $27,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than East Texas Baptist University ($18,612 vs. $24,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Texas Baptist University are 0.2% lower than costs at Christian Brothers University ($10,195 vs. $10,220)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers University as East Texas Baptist University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 62.9% larger than aid received East Texas Baptist University ($26,964 vs. $16,552)
CBU vs. East Texas Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CBU or East Texas Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between East Texas Baptist University or CBU .
- The average SAT score at Christian Brothers University (1105) is 123 points higher than at East Texas Baptist University (982)
- Incoming CBU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at East Texas Baptist University (21)
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at East Texas Baptist University (3.4)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than East Texas Baptist University (67.7%)
CBU vs. East Texas Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CBU or East Texas Baptist 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 East Texas Baptist University and CBU.
- The graduation rate at CBU is higher than East Texas Baptist University (52% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $8,500 more per year than East Texas Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $42,100)
- East Texas Baptist University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CBU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- East Texas Baptist University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than CBU graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More East Texas Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/