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Overview |
Howard Payne University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Location | Brownwood, TX | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 838 | 3,470 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #439 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hputx.edu | stedwards.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard Payne University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,850 | $49,886 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,850 | $49,886 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,616 | $13,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,117 | $27,193 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,817 | $38,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 99% |
Admission |
Howard Payne University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,233 | 6,015 | ||
| Admitted | 768 | 5,119 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.3% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/22 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1130 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 |
Howard Payne University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard Payne University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,686 | $25,271 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $261 |
Diversity |
Howard Payne University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Howard Payne University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Howard Payne University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Edward's University is larger than than Howard Payne University based on total student enrollment (3,470 students vs. 838 students)
Howard Payne University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard Payne University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's?
- Saint Edward's University is 79.1% more expensive to attend than Howard Payne University for in-state tuition ($49,886.00 vs. $27,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.1% higher at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's than Howard Payne University ($49,886.00 vs. $27,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Howard Payne University than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's ($24,117 vs. $27,193)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Howard Payne University are 44.3% lower than costs at Saint Edward's University ($9,616 vs. $13,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Edward's University than Howard Payne University (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Edward's University students is 106.1% larger than aid received Howard Payne University ($38,787 vs. $18,817)
Howard Payne University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard Payne University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Edward's University- St. Edward's or Howard Payne University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Edward's University (1135) is 170 points higher than at Howard Payne University (965)
- Incoming St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Howard Payne University (21)
- Accepted freshman St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Howard Payne University (3.3)
- St. Edward's University- St. Edward's has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Howard Payne University (62.3%)
Howard Payne University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard Payne University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's and Howard Payne University.
- The graduation rate at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's is higher than Howard Payne University (68% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Saint Edward's University earn on average $14,800 more per year than Howard Payne University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $40,300)
- Saint Edward's University students graduate with a $415 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard Payne University graduates. ($25,271 vs. $25,686)
- St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Howard Payne University graduates. ($261 vs. $265)
- More St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard Payne University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/