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Is HBU a Good School for the Money?

Below Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$125,725 Avg Total Cost

Houston Baptist University Value Report

Is HBU worth the money? Read College Factual's annual HBU value report to determine if the school is priced fairly for the quality of education they provide.

Below Average Value Nationwide

Below Average National Value
Average National Quality
Slightly Overpriced

Houston Baptist University is ranked #1,535 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, we believe Houston Baptist University is overpriced for the quality education it provides. (This takes into account average financial aid and may not apply to you if you have further scholarships, grant or aid provided to you.)

National Value Ranking  1535 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  31.50 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

Bottom Line: You'll Spend an Estimated $125,725 For That Piece of Paper

The HBU time to graduate is about 4.37 years and will cost an estimated $28,770 per year. This brings the total cost to 125,725.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$28,770
Average Years to Graduate4.37
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$125,725

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Depending on your personal circumstances, your net price may be well below the average HBU net price, which could make this school a better value. You may quality for more financial aid, or be able to complete your degree faster than average. Get more details on HBU cost.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$117,361 In-State With Aid
$210,311 Avg Cost No Aid
4.37 Years to Graduate

The net price YOU pay may be very different than the typical net price.

Look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at HBU.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$210,311#0F
All Students$125,725#1,535D
Only Students Receiving Aid$117,361#1,669D-
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$210,311#F
All Students$125,725#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$117,361#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Texas.

About 100% of HBU students receive financial aid. Get more details on what HBU financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates value by calculating average HBU cost multiplied by time to graduate, and then compares that number to other schools of a similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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