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UH University of St Thomas University of Houston-Downtown University of St Thomas UMHB UT Austin Texas A&M Lesley University Texas Tech Texas State Suffolk University UNT| Lasell College | Houston Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lasell College | HBU | ||
| Location | Newton, MA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,591 | 4,257 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #633 | #740 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lasell.edu | hbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lasell College | HBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,980 | $34,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,980 | $34,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,500 | $9,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,706 | $19,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,757 | $26,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lasell College | HBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,833 | 10,258 | ||
| Admitted | 2,074 | 8,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 995/1268 | 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 |
Lasell College | HBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lasell College | HBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $249 |
Diversity |
Lasell College | HBU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Lasell College | HBU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Lasell College | HBU | ||
| 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 Lasell College based on total student enrollment (4,257 students vs. 1,591 students)
Lasell College vs. HBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lasell College or HBU?
- Lasell College is 19.6% more expensive to attend than HBU for in-state tuition ($40,980.00 vs. $34,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.6% higher at Lasell College than Houston Baptist University ($40,980.00 vs. $34,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houston Baptist University than Lasell College ($19,515 vs. $29,706)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 80.7% lower than costs at Lasell College ($9,130 vs. $16,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lasell College as Houston Baptist University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lasell College students is 21.7% larger than aid received Houston Baptist University ($32,757 vs. $26,908)
Lasell College vs. HBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lasell College or HBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HBU or Lasell College .
- The average SAT score at Houston Baptist University (1060) is 94 points higher than at Lasell College (966)
- Incoming HBU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lasell College (21)
- Accepted freshman HBU students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Lasell College (3.12)
- HBU has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Lasell College (73.2%)
Lasell College vs. HBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lasell College 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 Lasell College.
- The graduation rate at Lasell College is higher than Houston Baptist University (47% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $8,500 more per year than Lasell College graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $43,100)
- Houston Baptist University students graduate with a $2,834 lower median federal student loan debt than Lasell College graduates. ($24,166 vs. $27,000)
- HBU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Lasell College graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More Lasell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HBU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/