UMHB vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Mary Hardin Baylor in Belton, TX with Saint Edward's University in Austin, TX on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Mary Hardin Baylor is larger than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's based on total student enrollment (3,321 students vs. 3,033 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Mary Hardin Baylor is located in Belton, TX (Small Suburban setting); Saint Edward's University is in Austin, TX (Large City setting).
• University of Mary Hardin Baylor is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Saint Edward's University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Mary Hardin Baylor 17:1; Saint Edward's University 12:1.

UMHB vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UMHB or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? 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 Mary Hardin Baylor than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's ($27,651 vs. $28,766).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Hardin Baylor are 7.2% lower than at Saint Edward's University ($13,224 vs. $14,248).
• Saint Edward's University is 60.5% more expensive for in-state tuition than UMHB (about $19,364 more per year; $51,384.00 vs. $32,020.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 60.5% higher at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's than at University of Mary Hardin Baylor (about $19,364 more per year; $51,384.00 vs. $32,020.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Mary Hardin Baylor than at Saint Edward's University (99% vs. 97%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Edward's University students is 98.1% larger than aid received by University of Mary Hardin Baylor students ($38,272 vs. $19,320).

UMHB vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UMHB or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's and UMHB.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Saint Edward's University (1110) is 30 points higher than at UMHB (1080).
• Incoming St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students have a 3 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (25 vs. 22 at UMHB).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Mary Hardin Baylor 960/1200; Saint Edward's University 970/1240.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Mary Hardin Baylor 19/26; Saint Edward's University 22/28.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UMHB - Test optional; St. Edward's University- St. Edward's - Test optional.
• Enrolled freshman UMHB students have the same average high school GPA (3.53) as students at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's (3.53).
• UMHB has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's (81.4%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 5.5% at UMHB vs. 9.5% at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's.

UMHB vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UMHB and St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? 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.

• Saint Edward's University's six-year graduation rate (68%) is higher than University of Mary Hardin Baylor's (46%).
• Graduates from Saint Edward's University earn a median of about $9,900 more per year than UMHB graduates about ten years after starting college ($55,100 vs. $45,200), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Saint Edward's University graduates have a $1,479 lower median loan debt than UMHB graduates ($25,271 vs. $26,750).
• Among borrowers, St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates have an estimated $15 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than UMHB graduates ($261 vs. $276).
• More St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMHB students, three years after graduation. (64% 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.