Howard Payne University, TX
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Very Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Baptist Church
Main Campus
Howard Payne University Rankings
Affordability51
Selectivity15
Retention3
Graduation1
Earnings23
Diversity74
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Howard Payne University
89%
Bachelor’s
7%
Associate’s
4%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Business, Management, Marketing13%
Communication, Journalism2%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
Education17%
Engineering1%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs1%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences4%
Legal Professions and Studies2%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities4%
Mathematics and Statistics2%
Multi-disciplinary Studies3%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies8%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology8%
Public Administration and Social Service5%
Social Sciences9%
Theology and Religious Vocations10%
Visual and Performing Arts1%
Admissions
Getting into Howard Payne University
58%
Admission Rate
505
Median SAT Math
520
Median SAT Reading
21
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)470–540
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)480–560
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)18–23
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Howard Payne University
$28K
In-State Tuition
$28K
Out-of-State Tuition
$39K
Average Total Cost
$22K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $18K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $20K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $23K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $24K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $27K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Howard Payne University
69%
Receive Federal Loans
$10K
Median Federal Debt
55%
Repayment Rate
$277
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 31% | 63% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 17% | 7% | 9% |
| >$110K | 17% | 7% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $10K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $11K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $11K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $11K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $10K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $33K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $24K | $15K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 48% | 35% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 55% | 39% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 61% | 44% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 64% | 48% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Howard Payne University
49%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
14%
Withdrawal Rate
43%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 28% | 32% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 43% | 51% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 43% | 52% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 27% | 35% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 51% | 44% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32% | 42% | 47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 50% | 36% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 100% | 46% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 60% | 37% | 44% |
| Other race | 100% | 36% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Howard Payne University
93%
Employment Rate
$31K
Median Salary
$19K
25 Pctl Salary
$44K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 91% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 89% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 88% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 89% | 82% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $8K | $7K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $19K | $17K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $31K | $28K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $44K | $42K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $52K | $55K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $31K | $28K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $35K | $32K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $38K | $34K | $35K |
Students
Students at Howard Payne University
895
Undergraduates
76%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
65
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 45% | 66% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 55% | 33% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 13% | 20% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 51% | 30% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25% | 39% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 7% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 26% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 23% | 15% | 16% |
Location Map
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