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UH University of St Thomas University of Houston-Downtown University of St Thomas UMHB UT Austin Texas A&M Texas Tech Albion College Texas State UNT SHSU| Spring Arbor University | Houston Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SAU | HBU | ||
| Location | Spring Arbor, MI | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,396 | 4,257 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #501 | #740 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arbor.edu | hbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SAU | HBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,020 | $34,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,020 | $34,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,652 | $9,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,375 | $19,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,677 | $26,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SAU | HBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,312 | 10,258 | ||
| Admitted | 1,094 | 8,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.3% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1135 | 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 |
SAU | HBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SAU | HBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,043 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $249 |
Diversity |
SAU | HBU | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
SAU | HBU | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 5% | ||
Campus |
SAU | HBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Houston Baptist University is larger than than SAU based on total student enrollment (4,257 students vs. 2,396 students)
SAU vs. HBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SAU or HBU?
- Houston Baptist University is 10.4% more expensive to attend than SAU for in-state tuition ($34,250.00 vs. $31,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at HBU than Spring Arbor University ($34,250.00 vs. $31,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houston Baptist University than SAU ($19,515 vs. $22,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 16.7% lower than costs at Spring Arbor University ($9,130 vs. $10,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houston Baptist University than Spring Arbor University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 30.1% larger than aid received Spring Arbor University ($26,908 vs. $20,677)
SAU vs. HBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SAU or HBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HBU or SAU .
- The average SAT score at Spring Arbor University (1073) is 13 points higher than at HBU (1060)
- Incoming SAU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at HBU (23)
- Accepted freshman SAU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at HBU (3.46)
- HBU has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than SAU (47.3%)
SAU vs. HBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SAU 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 SAU.
- The graduation rate at SAU is higher than Houston Baptist University (56% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $9,000 more per year than SAU graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $42,600)
- Spring Arbor University students graduate with a $123 lower median federal student loan debt than HBU graduates. ($24,043 vs. $24,166)
- SAU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than HBU graduates. ($248 vs. $249)
- More SAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HBU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/