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Overview |
HBU | SU | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Georgetown, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,257 | 1,483 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #740 | #187 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hbu.edu | southwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
HBU | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,250 | $48,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,250 | $48,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,130 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,515 | $31,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,908 | $30,609 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
HBU | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,258 | 5,557 | ||
| Admitted | 8,666 | 2,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 44.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 1120/1355 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
HBU | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HBU | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,166 | $26,893 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $278 |
Diversity |
HBU | SU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 30% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
HBU | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 13% | ||
Campus |
HBU | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Houston Baptist University is larger than than SU based on total student enrollment (4,257 students vs. 1,483 students)
HBU vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HBU or SU?
- Southwestern University is 41.5% more expensive to attend than HBU for in-state tuition ($48,450.00 vs. $34,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.5% higher at SU than Houston Baptist University ($48,450.00 vs. $34,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houston Baptist University than SU ($19,515 vs. $31,014)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 34.7% lower than costs at Southwestern University ($9,130 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houston Baptist University than Southwestern University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern University students is 13.8% larger than aid received Houston Baptist University ($30,609 vs. $26,908)
HBU vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HBU or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or HBU .
- The average SAT score at Southwestern University (1168) is 108 points higher than at HBU (1060)
- Incoming SU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at HBU (23)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at HBU (3.46)
- HBU has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than SU (44.8%)
HBU vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HBU or SU? 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 SU and HBU.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than Houston Baptist University (73% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Southwestern University earn on average $5,800 more per year than HBU graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $51,600)
- Houston Baptist University students graduate with a $2,727 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($24,166 vs. $26,893)
- HBU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($249 vs. $278)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HBU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/