UMHB vs. UT-Pan American

Comparable Facts

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

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is larger than UMHB based on total student enrollment (33,881 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 Rio Grande Valley is in Edinburg, TX (Small City setting).
• University of Mary Hardin Baylor is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Mary Hardin Baylor 17:1; The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 20:1.

UMHB vs. UT-Pan American Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UMHB or UT-Pan American? 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 Rio Grande Valley than UMHB ($5,282 vs. $27,651).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley are 26.4% lower than at University of Mary Hardin Baylor ($9,728 vs. $13,224).
• University of Mary Hardin Baylor is 220.6% more expensive for in-state tuition than UT-Pan American (about $22,033 more per year; $32,020.00 vs. $9,987.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 61.5% higher at UMHB than at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (about $12,193 more per year; $32,020.00 vs. $19,827.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Mary Hardin Baylor than at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (99% vs. 93%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mary Hardin Baylor students is 65.7% larger than aid received by The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley students ($19,320 vs. $11,663).

UMHB vs. UT-Pan American Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UMHB or UT-Pan American? 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-Pan American and UMHB.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of Mary Hardin Baylor (1080) is 90 points higher than at UT-Pan American (990).
• Incoming UMHB students have a 4 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (22 vs. 18 at UT-Pan American).
• 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 Rio Grande Valley 880/1090.
• 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 Rio Grande Valley 15/21.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UMHB - Test optional; UT-Pan American - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: UT-Pan American Jul 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman UMHB students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at UT-Pan American (3.16).
• UMHB has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than UT-Pan American (94.2%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 5.5% at UMHB vs. 40.5% at UT-Pan American.

UMHB vs. UT-Pan American Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UMHB and UT-Pan American? 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 Rio Grande Valley's (42%).
• Graduates from University of Mary Hardin Baylor earn a median of about $3,300 more per year than UT-Pan American graduates about ten years after starting college ($45,200 vs. $41,900), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley graduates have a $16,211 lower median loan debt than UMHB graduates ($10,539 vs. $26,750).
• Among borrowers, UT-Pan American graduates have an estimated $168 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than UMHB graduates ($108 vs. $276).
• More UMHB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT-Pan American 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.