UMHB vs. UT Arlington

Comparable Facts

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

The University of Texas at Arlington is larger than UMHB based on total student enrollment (44,956 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); The University of Texas at Arlington is in Arlington, TX (Large City setting).
• University of Mary Hardin Baylor is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. The University of Texas at Arlington is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Mary Hardin Baylor 17:1; The University of Texas at Arlington 23:1.

UMHB vs. UT Arlington Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UMHB or UT Arlington? 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 The University of Texas at Arlington than UMHB ($13,755 vs. $27,651).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Arlington are 15.1% lower than at University of Mary Hardin Baylor ($11,228 vs. $13,224).
• University of Mary Hardin Baylor is 167.9% more expensive for in-state tuition than UT Arlington (about $20,070 more per year; $32,020.00 vs. $11,950.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 8.2% higher at UMHB than at The University of Texas at Arlington (about $2,438 more per year; $32,020.00 vs. $29,582.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Mary Hardin Baylor than at The University of Texas at Arlington (99% vs. 88%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mary Hardin Baylor students is 59.3% larger than aid received by The University of Texas at Arlington students ($19,320 vs. $12,127).

UMHB vs. UT Arlington Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UMHB or UT Arlington? 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 UT Arlington and UMHB.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at The University of Texas at Arlington (1130) is 50 points higher than at UMHB (1080).
• Incoming UT Arlington students have a 1 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (23 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; The University of Texas at Arlington 1010/1240.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Mary Hardin Baylor 19/26; The University of Texas at Arlington 19/27.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UMHB - Test optional; UT Arlington - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: UT Arlington Jun 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman UMHB students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at UT Arlington (3.43).
• UMHB has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than UT Arlington (79.9%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 5.5% at UMHB vs. 26.4% at UT Arlington.

UMHB vs. UT Arlington Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UMHB and UT Arlington? 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 (46%) is higher than The University of Texas at Arlington's (40%).
• Graduates from The University of Texas at Arlington earn a median of about $6,500 more per year than UMHB graduates about ten years after starting college ($51,700 vs. $45,200), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, The University of Texas at Arlington graduates have a $8,750 lower median loan debt than UMHB graduates ($18,000 vs. $26,750).
• Among borrowers, UT Arlington graduates have an estimated $90 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than UMHB graduates ($186 vs. $276).
• More UMHB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Arlington students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 56%)

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.