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- Up to $16,287
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- Jan 15, 2027
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Howard Payne University
Brownwood, TX, United States
Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
At Howard Payne University, students from families earning up to $30,000 paid an average of $22,907 a year after grants, against $31,051 for families earning over $110,000.
Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
Average annual cost after grants
$26,563
$6,647 above the median for 4-year colleges ($19,916).
| Family income | Average annual cost |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $22,907 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $27,020 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $24,674 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $29,685 |
| Over $110,000 | $31,051 |
Average yearly cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships for full-time, first-time undergraduates who received federal aid. Loans are not subtracted.
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Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
The published cost of attendance also covers transport and personal expenses. Out-of-state students at public colleges pay the out-of-state tuition.
Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
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Acceptance rate 58%, close to 67%
Profile closeness73/100
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Abilene, TX
Same control type (private nonprofit)
Profile closeness61/100
Wayland Baptist University
Plainview, TX
Same control type (private nonprofit)
Profile closeness60/100
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Belton, TX
Average net price $29,143, close to $26,563
Profile closeness53/100
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Dallas, TX
Average net price $25,954, close to $26,563
Profile closeness49/100
Baylor University
Waco, TX
Same control type (private nonprofit)
Profile closeness15/100
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Waxahachie, TX
Graduation rate 37%, close to 34%
Profile closeness77/100
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Arlington, TX
Graduation rate 33%, close to 34%
Profile closeness74/100
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