HBU vs. UMHB

Comparable Facts

Compare Houston Christian University in Houston, TX with University of Mary Hardin Baylor in Belton, TX on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Houston Christian University is larger than UMHB based on total student enrollment (4,276 students vs. 3,321 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Houston Christian University is located in Houston, TX (Large City setting); University of Mary Hardin Baylor is in Belton, TX (Small Suburban setting).
• Houston Christian University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Mary Hardin Baylor is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Houston Christian University 18:1; University of Mary Hardin Baylor 17:1.

HBU vs. UMHB Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, HBU or UMHB? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houston Christian University than UMHB ($21,282 vs. $27,651).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Christian University are 2.2% lower than at University of Mary Hardin Baylor ($12,928 vs. $13,224).
• Houston Christian University is 23.1% more expensive for in-state tuition than UMHB (about $7,410 more per year; $39,430.00 vs. $32,020.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 23.1% higher at HBU than at University of Mary Hardin Baylor (about $7,410 more per year; $39,430.00 vs. $32,020.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Houston Christian University than at University of Mary Hardin Baylor (100% vs. 99%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Christian University students is 49.4% larger than aid received by University of Mary Hardin Baylor students ($28,870 vs. $19,320).

HBU vs. UMHB Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, HBU or UMHB? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between UMHB and HBU.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Houston Christian University (1090) is 10 points higher than at UMHB (1080).
• Incoming UMHB students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (22 vs. 20 at HBU).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Houston Christian University 990/1190; University of Mary Hardin Baylor 960/1200.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Houston Christian University 17/24; University of Mary Hardin Baylor 19/26.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: HBU - Test optional; UMHB - Test optional.
• Enrolled freshman UMHB students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at HBU (3.46).
• UMHB has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than HBU (84.4%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 10.5% at HBU vs. 5.5% at UMHB.

HBU vs. UMHB Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for HBU and UMHB? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• University of Mary Hardin Baylor's six-year graduation rate (46%) is higher than Houston Christian University's (45%).
• Graduates from Houston Christian University earn a median of about $6,400 more per year than UMHB graduates about ten years after starting college ($51,600 vs. $45,200), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Houston Christian University graduates have a $2,584 lower median loan debt than UMHB graduates ($24,166 vs. $26,750).
• Among borrowers, HBU graduates have an estimated $27 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than UMHB graduates ($249 vs. $276).
• More UMHB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HBU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 54%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.