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TLU Texas State UT Arlington McMurry University Schreiner University HSU Southwestern Adventist University UIW UTSA Texas A & M International University| Concordia University Texas | Howard Payne University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Concordia University-Texas | Howard Payne University | ||
| Location | Austin, TX | Brownwood, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,863 | 838 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #954 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | concordia.edu | hputx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Texas | Howard Payne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,700 | $27,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,700 | $27,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,690 | $9,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,761 | $24,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,594 | $18,817 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 88% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Texas | Howard Payne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,886 | 1,233 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.7% | 62.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 920/1130 | ||
| 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 |
Concordia University-Texas | Howard Payne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Texas | Howard Payne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,174 | $25,686 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $280 | $265 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Texas | Howard Payne University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 4% |
Students |
Concordia University-Texas | Howard Payne University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Texas | Howard Payne University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Texas is larger than than Howard Payne University based on total student enrollment (1,863 students vs. 838 students)
Concordia University-Texas vs. Howard Payne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Texas or Howard Payne University?
- Concordia University Texas is 24.6% more expensive to attend than Howard Payne University for in-state tuition ($34,700.00 vs. $27,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.6% higher at Concordia University-Texas than Howard Payne University ($34,700.00 vs. $27,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Howard Payne University than Concordia University-Texas ($24,117 vs. $24,761)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Howard Payne University are 42.4% lower than costs at Concordia University Texas ($9,616 vs. $13,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Texas than Howard Payne University (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Texas students is 30.7% larger than aid received Howard Payne University ($24,594 vs. $18,817)
Concordia University-Texas vs. Howard Payne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Texas 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 Concordia University-Texas .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Texas (998) is 33 points higher than at Howard Payne University (965)
- Incoming Concordia University-Texas students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Howard Payne University (21)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Texas students have at the same average high school GPA (3.3) as students at Howard Payne University (3.3)
- Concordia University-Texas has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Howard Payne University (62.3%)
Concordia University-Texas vs. Howard Payne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Texas 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 Concordia University-Texas.
- The graduation rate at Howard Payne University is higher than Concordia University Texas (46% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Texas earn on average $5,800 more per year than Howard Payne University graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $40,300)
- Howard Payne University students graduate with a $1,488 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Texas graduates. ($25,686 vs. $27,174)
- Howard Payne University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Texas graduates. ($265 vs. $280)
- More Howard Payne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Texas students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/