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Houston, TX · Belton, TX
| Houston Christian University | University of Mary Hardin-Baylor | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $20,629/yr | $26,106/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $17,933/yr | $22,089/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $22,642 | $26,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $18,998/yr | $23,064/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $19,803/yr | $23,607/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $24,079/yr | $27,343/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $28,640/yr | $33,166/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $240/mo | $276/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $12,928/yr | $13,224/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $12,928/yr | $11,210/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,000/yr | $330/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $4,774/yr | $5,880/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $50,082/yr | $46,874/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $39,430/yr | $32,020/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $39,430/yr | $32,020/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 56% | 40% |
| Students taking federal loans | 59% | 61% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 84% | 96% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 990–1190 | 960–1200 |
| SAT average | 1084 | 1099 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 17–24 | 19–26 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 15–23 · Math 16–24 | English 18–25 · Math 17–24 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 9,021 | 11,407 |
| Students accepted | 7,681 | 10,850 |
| Students who enrolled | 729 | 825 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 9.5% | 7.6% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 34% | 39% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 7% | 15% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Not considered |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 49% | 49% |
| Freshmen who come back | 69% | 62% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $55,933/yr | $56,132/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $32,345–$79,846 | $35,989–$78,352 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 51% | 51% |
| White students graduating | 59% | 61% |
| Black students graduating | 30% | 26% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 49% | 40% |
| Asian students graduating | 55% | 46% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $44,595/yr | $48,368/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 73% | 77% |
| Graduate on time | 38% | 36% |
| Pell students who graduate | 44% | 37% |
| First-gen students who finish | 42% | 49% |
| Low-income students who finish | 45% | 47% |
| Students who transfer out | 35% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $49,015/yr | $52,515/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 16% · Psychology 14% · Health Professions 10% | Health Professions 23% · Business, Management & Marketing 20% · Psychology 10% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 16% of degrees | Health Professions — 23% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Psychology — 14% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 20% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Health Professions — 10% of degrees | Psychology — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 10% of degrees | Education — 10% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 9% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $98,096/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $112,625/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 18% | 13% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,886 | 2,759 |
| Students per professor | 18 : 1 | 17 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 1,377 | 518 |
| Average professor pay | $8,257/mo | $8,752/mo |
| Full-time professors | 35% | 48% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $38,544 | $48,296 |
| Setting | City (large) | Suburb (midsize) |
| Location | Houston, TX | Belton, TX |
| Region | Southwest | Southwest |
| Founded | 1960 | 1845 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 4% | 0.6% |
| Men | 41% | 38% |
| Women | 59% | 62% |
| White students | 16% | 47% |
| Black students | 24% | 13% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 39% | 32% |
| Asian students | 5.5% | 1.6% |
| Two or more races | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Other / not reported | 9.2% | 4% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 36% | 32% |
| Part-time students | 23% | 5% |
| Students age 25+ | 14% | 9% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $5,467/yr | $11,301/yr |
| Endowment | $138.0M | $123.4M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,032 | 2,054 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $5,750/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan charge | $4,680/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Baptist | Baptist |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | No | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FCS | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 13 | 16 |
| Student athletes | 230 | 499 |
| Athletic scholarships | $9.6M | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $20.4M | $6.6M |
| Athletics revenue | $20.4M | $6.6M |
| Recruiting spend | $196,921 | $87,751 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.