| DBU vs. HBU |
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|---|---|---|
#231 in National Universities #20 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #15 in Federal Region VI Universities #30 in Texas Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$40,190 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$39,430 |
| expensive$25,862 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$11,870 |
| Less$17,954 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$25,027 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,105 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,090 SAT 20 ACT |
| Easier88.84% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter84.44% |
| Favorable11.21% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower10.52% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller4,124 | Total Enrollment | Larger4,276 |
| Smaller2,785 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger2,899 |
| Smaller1,339 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,377 |
| Smaller836 | Online Student Population | Larger1,198 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher57% | Graduate Rate | Lower49% |
| Lower4% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher35% |
| Lower64% | Retention Rate | Higher69% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,447) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,026) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,777) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,605) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 147 | Number of faculty | 256 |
| Higher$76,380 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$74,299 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.