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Overview |
Lewis University | HBU | ||
| Location | Romeoville, IL | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,513 | 4,257 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #345 | #740 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lewisu.edu | hbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis University | HBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,320 | $34,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,320 | $34,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,956 | $9,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,184 | $19,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,423 | $26,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lewis University | HBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,746 | 10,258 | ||
| Admitted | 3,515 | 8,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1200 | 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 |
Lewis University | HBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis University | HBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,625 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $249 |
Diversity |
Lewis University | HBU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Lewis University | HBU | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Lewis University | 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
- Lewis University is larger than than HBU based on total student enrollment (6,513 students vs. 4,257 students)
Lewis University vs. HBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis University or HBU?
- Lewis University is 6% more expensive to attend than HBU for in-state tuition ($36,320.00 vs. $34,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at Lewis University than Houston Baptist University ($36,320.00 vs. $34,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis University than HBU ($19,184 vs. $19,515)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 31% lower than costs at Lewis University ($9,130 vs. $11,956)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lewis University as Houston Baptist University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 1.8% larger than aid received Lewis University ($26,908 vs. $26,423)
Lewis University vs. HBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis University or HBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HBU or Lewis University .
- The average SAT score at Houston Baptist University (1060) is 9 points higher than at Lewis University (1051)
- Incoming Lewis University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at HBU (23)
- Accepted freshman Lewis University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at HBU (3.46)
- HBU has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Lewis University (74.1%)
Lewis University vs. HBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis University 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 Lewis University.
- The graduation rate at Lewis University is higher than Houston Baptist University (63% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $100 more per year than Lewis University graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $51,500)
- Houston Baptist University students graduate with a $459 lower median federal student loan debt than Lewis University graduates. ($24,166 vs. $24,625)
- HBU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Lewis University graduates. ($249 vs. $254)
- More Lewis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HBU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/