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Overview |
Howard Payne University | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Brownwood, TX | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 838 | 2,578 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #845 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hputx.edu | txwes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard Payne University | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,850 | $31,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,850 | $31,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,616 | $10,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,117 | $15,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,817 | $29,039 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard Payne University | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,233 | 4,622 | ||
| Admitted | 768 | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.3% | 60.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/22 | 14/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1130 | 910/1100 | ||
| 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 | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard Payne University | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,686 | $24,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $258 |
Diversity |
Howard Payne University | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Howard Payne University | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Howard Payne University | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas Wesleyan University is larger than than Howard Payne University based on total student enrollment (2,578 students vs. 838 students)
Howard Payne University vs. Texas Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard Payne University or Texas Wesleyan University?
- Texas Wesleyan University is 12.7% more expensive to attend than Howard Payne University for in-state tuition ($31,390.00 vs. $27,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.7% higher at Texas Wesleyan University than Howard Payne University ($31,390.00 vs. $27,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Wesleyan University than Howard Payne University ($15,652 vs. $24,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Howard Payne University are 13.6% lower than costs at Texas Wesleyan University ($9,616 vs. $10,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Wesleyan University than Howard Payne University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Wesleyan University students is 54.3% larger than aid received Howard Payne University ($29,039 vs. $18,817)
Howard Payne University vs. Texas Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard Payne University or Texas Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Wesleyan University or Howard Payne University .
- The average SAT score at Texas Wesleyan University (1003) is 38 points higher than at Howard Payne University (965)
- Incoming Howard Payne University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Texas Wesleyan University (21)
- Accepted freshman Texas Wesleyan University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Howard Payne University (3.3)
- Howard Payne University has a higher acceptance rate (62.3%) than Texas Wesleyan University (60.9%)
Howard Payne University vs. Texas Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard Payne University or Texas Wesleyan 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 Texas Wesleyan University and Howard Payne University.
- The graduation rate at Howard Payne University is higher than Texas Wesleyan University (46% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Texas Wesleyan University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Howard Payne University graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $40,300)
- Texas Wesleyan University students graduate with a $687 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard Payne University graduates. ($24,999 vs. $25,686)
- Texas Wesleyan University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Howard Payne University graduates. ($258 vs. $265)
- More Howard Payne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/