| HBU vs. Sam Houston State |
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|---|---|---|
#15 in Federal Region VI Universities #30 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #337 in National Universities #39 in Texas Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$38,100 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,228 Texas Residents $19,020 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$11,475 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$8,954 Texas Residents $16,298 Out-of-State |
| More$23,996 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,466 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,140 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,050 SAT 21 ACT |
| Tighter84.48% | Acceptance Rate | Easier84.63% |
| Lower8.45% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable24.58% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller4,257 | Total Enrollment | Larger21,480 |
| Smaller2,823 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger18,235 |
| Smaller1,434 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,245 |
| Smaller1,237 | Online Student Population | Larger5,098 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower49% | Graduate Rate | Higher56% |
| Higher32% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower23% |
| Lower69% | Retention Rate | Higher74% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,026) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,097) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,605) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,900) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty20 to 1 |
| 273 | Number of faculties | 1,016 |
| Higher$76,611 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$72,356 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.