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UH Campbell University University of St Thomas University of Houston-Downtown University of St Thomas Wingate University Lenoir-Rhyne University UMHB UT Austin Texas A&M BAC CSU| Gardner Webb University | Houston Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GWU | HBU | ||
| Location | Boiling Springs, NC | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,144 | 4,257 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #639 | #740 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gardner-webb.edu | hbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
GWU | HBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,220 | $34,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,220 | $34,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $9,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,339 | $19,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,130 | $26,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
GWU | HBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,728 | 10,258 | ||
| Admitted | 4,293 | 8,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 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 |
GWU | HBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GWU | HBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,969 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $249 |
Diversity |
GWU | HBU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 4% |
Students |
GWU | HBU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 5% | ||
Campus |
GWU | 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 GWU based on total student enrollment (4,257 students vs. 3,144 students)
GWU vs. HBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GWU or HBU?
- Houston Baptist University is 9.7% more expensive to attend than GWU for in-state tuition ($34,250.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.7% higher at HBU than Gardner Webb University ($34,250.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houston Baptist University than GWU ($19,515 vs. $22,339)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 18% lower than costs at Gardner Webb University ($9,130 vs. $10,770)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University as Houston Baptist University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 11.5% larger than aid received Gardner Webb University ($26,908 vs. $24,130)
GWU vs. HBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GWU or HBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HBU or GWU .
- The average SAT score at Houston Baptist University (1060) is 83 points higher than at GWU (977)
- Incoming HBU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at HBU (3.46)
- HBU has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than GWU (74.9%)
GWU vs. HBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GWU 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 GWU.
- The graduation rate at GWU is higher than Houston Baptist University (55% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $11,100 more per year than GWU graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $40,500)
- Houston Baptist University students graduate with a $803 lower median federal student loan debt than GWU graduates. ($24,166 vs. $24,969)
- HBU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than GWU graduates. ($249 vs. $258)
- More HBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GWU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/