UMHB vs. South Texas College

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Mary Hardin Baylor in Belton, TX with South Texas College in McAllen, TX on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

South Texas College is larger than UMHB based on total student enrollment (27,431 students vs. 3,321 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Mary Hardin Baylor is located in Belton, TX (Small Suburban setting); South Texas College is in McAllen, TX (Midsize City setting).
• University of Mary Hardin Baylor is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. South Texas College is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Mary Hardin Baylor 17:1; South Texas College 22:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Texas College are 34.7% lower than at University of Mary Hardin Baylor ($8,638 vs. $13,224).
• Out-of-state tuition is 320.2% higher at UMHB than at South Texas College (about $24,400 more per year; $32,020 vs. $7,620).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Mary Hardin Baylor than at South Texas College (99% vs. 86%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mary Hardin Baylor students is 156% larger than aid received by South Texas College students ($19,320 vs. $7,547).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test optional at UMHB, open admission at South Texas College.
• Typical fall application deadline: South Texas College Jun 18, 2027.

Loans and repayment

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.