UH vs. UMHB

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Houston in Houston, 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 is larger than UMHB based on total student enrollment (47,980 students vs. 3,321 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Houston is located in Houston, TX (Large City setting); University of Mary Hardin Baylor is in Belton, TX (Small Suburban setting).
• University of Houston 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 22:1; University of Mary Hardin Baylor 17:1.

UH vs. UMHB Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UH 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 than UMHB ($14,309 vs. $27,651).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston are 14.7% lower than at University of Mary Hardin Baylor ($11,286 vs. $13,224).
• University of Mary Hardin Baylor is 229.5% more expensive for in-state tuition than UH (about $22,303 more per year; $32,020.00 vs. $9,717.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 42% higher at UMHB than at University of Houston (about $9,473 more per year; $32,020.00 vs. $22,547.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Mary Hardin Baylor than at University of Houston (99% vs. 74%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mary Hardin Baylor students is 58.9% larger than aid received by University of Houston students ($19,320 vs. $12,159).

UH vs. UMHB Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UH 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 UH.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of Houston (1250) is 170 points higher than at UMHB (1080).
• Incoming UH students have a 4 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (26 vs. 22 at UMHB).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Houston 1160/1340; 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 23/29; University of Mary Hardin Baylor 19/26.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UH - Test optional; UMHB - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: UH May 31, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman UMHB students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at UH (3.46).
• UMHB has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than UH (73.9%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 26.5% at UH vs. 5.5% at UMHB.

UH vs. UMHB Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UH 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.

• The graduation rate at UH is the same as at University of Mary Hardin Baylor (46% vs. 46%).
• Graduates from University of Houston earn a median of about $13,800 more per year than UMHB graduates about ten years after starting college ($59,000 vs. $45,200), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Houston graduates have a $7,000 lower median loan debt than UMHB graduates ($19,750 vs. $26,750).
• Among borrowers, UH graduates have an estimated $72 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than UMHB graduates ($204 vs. $276).
• More UH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMHB students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 60%)

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.