University of Houston-Victoria vs. UMHB

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Houston Victoria in Victoria, TX with University of Mary Hardin Baylor in Belton, TX on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Houston Victoria is larger than UMHB based on total student enrollment (3,586 students vs. 3,321 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Houston Victoria is located in Victoria, TX (Small City setting); University of Mary Hardin Baylor is in Belton, TX (Small Suburban setting).
• University of Houston Victoria is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Mary Hardin Baylor is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Houston Victoria 15:1; University of Mary Hardin Baylor 17:1.

University of Houston-Victoria vs. UMHB Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, University of Houston-Victoria or UMHB? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Victoria than UMHB ($6,754 vs. $27,651).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Victoria are 15% lower than at University of Mary Hardin Baylor ($11,246 vs. $13,224).
• University of Mary Hardin Baylor is 347.9% more expensive for in-state tuition than University of Houston-Victoria (about $24,871 more per year; $32,020.00 vs. $7,149.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 88.5% higher at UMHB than at University of Houston Victoria (about $15,031 more per year; $32,020.00 vs. $16,989.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Mary Hardin Baylor than at University of Houston Victoria (99% vs. 83%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mary Hardin Baylor students is 46.3% larger than aid received by University of Houston Victoria students ($19,320 vs. $13,210).

University of Houston-Victoria vs. UMHB Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, University of Houston-Victoria or UMHB? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between UMHB and University of Houston-Victoria.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of Houston Victoria (1090) is 10 points higher than at UMHB (1080).
• Incoming University of Houston-Victoria students have the same typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate; 22) as students at UMHB (22).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Houston Victoria 993/1180; University of Mary Hardin Baylor 960/1200.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Houston Victoria 19/25; University of Mary Hardin Baylor 19/26.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: University of Houston-Victoria - Test-free; UMHB - Test optional.
• University of Houston-Victoria has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than UMHB (95.8%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 12.3% at University of Houston-Victoria vs. 5.5% at UMHB.

University of Houston-Victoria vs. UMHB Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for University of Houston-Victoria and UMHB? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• University of Mary Hardin Baylor's six-year graduation rate is 46%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for University of Houston-Victoria.
• Graduates from University of Mary Hardin Baylor earn a median of about $2,000 more per year than University of Houston-Victoria graduates about ten years after starting college ($45,200 vs. $43,200), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Houston Victoria graduates have a $9,221 lower median loan debt than UMHB graduates ($17,529 vs. $26,750).
• Among borrowers, University of Houston-Victoria graduates have an estimated $95 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than UMHB graduates ($181 vs. $276).
• More UMHB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Victoria students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 51%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.