Houston Baptist University (HBU) vs. University of the Incarnate Word (UIW)

Two Rivalry Colleges in Southland Conference

  • Both Houston Baptist University (HBU) and University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) are private.
  • Both schools are located in Texas.
  • HBU has more expensive tuition of $38,100 than UIW ($35,660).
  • HBU has tighter acceptance rate of 69.01% than UIW (93.85%).
  • HBU has higher SAT scores of 1,140 than UIW (1,020).
  • UIW is larger with 7,305 students than HBU (4,257 students).
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#59 in Texas
Rankings#36 in Texas
Private, 4-yearsSchool TypePrivate, 4-years
Houston, TXLocationSan Antonio, TX
HBUKnown asUIW
1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Offered Degrees1 Year Certificate
2 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Master's College and University (larger programs)Carnegie ClassificationDoctoral/Research University
Tuition & Fees
$38,100Undergraduate$35,660
$11,475Graduate$20,870
$23,996Financial Aid$20,296
Admission
Application Fee
69.01%Acceptance Rate93.85%
11.64%Yield20.75%
1,140 SAT, 24 ACTTest Scores1,020 SAT, 19 ACT
Student Population
4,257Total Students7,305
2,823Undergraduate4,724
1,434Graduate2,581
1,237Online Enrollment1,329
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
49%Graduation Rate53%
32%Transfer-out Rate30%
69%Retention Rate70%
$52,300Average Earning after Graduation$52,500
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,026)
$5,580 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,209)
$7,800 average annual costs
✔ (99 meals per week)
$4,605 average annual costs
Meal Plan✔ (17 meals per week)
$5,200 average annual costs
Faculties and Staffs
15 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio13 to 1
131 Full-time
142 Part-time
Number of Faculties340 Full-time
398 Part-time
391 Full-time
154 Part-time
Number of Staffs1,145 Full-time
450 Part-time
$69,140 for Faculties
$64,407 Part-time
Average Salary$78,245 for Faculties
$61,186 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023