| UMHB vs. HBU |
#18 in Federal Region VI Universities #34 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 | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$34,300 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$39,430 |
| expensive$20,980 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$11,870 |
| Less$14,782 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$25,027 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,080 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,090 SAT 20 ACT |
| Easier95.76% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter84.44% |
| Lower5.52% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable10.52% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores Personal statement or essay | 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 Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller3,321 | Total Enrollment | Larger4,276 |
| Smaller2,803 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger2,899 |
| Smaller518 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,377 |
| Smaller136 | Online Student Population | Larger1,198 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 49% | Graduate Rate | 49% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 35% |
| Lower62% | 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: 2,042) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,026) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,605) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 316 | Number of faculty | 256 |
| Higher$78,533 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$74,299 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.