Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $46,766. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $34,982 |
| Housing & meals | $10,074 |
| Books & supplies | $1,500 |
| Personal & travel | $3,082 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,872 |
| Total cost of attendance | $46,766 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
State aid: Texas residents with financial need attending eligible private nonprofit Texas colleges may receive a Tuition Equalization Grant (TEG); amounts are set each year. Not included in the prices above. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (College for All Texans)
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Howard Payne University net price compared with other Texas colleges
Howard Payne University has the 81st-lowest average net price of 96 Texas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77 | Southwestern Adventist University | $22,778 | 52% | $52,946 |
| 78 | Dallas Christian College | $22,960 | 29% | $43,503 |
| 79 | Concordia University Texas | $23,131 | 45% | $60,883 |
| 80 | Trinity University | $23,464 | 84% | $71,668 |
| 81 | Howard Payne University | $23,627 | 28% | $48,376 |
| 82 | East Texas Baptist University | $23,911 | 47% | $52,788 |
| 83 | Texas Wesleyan University | $24,066 | 32% | $54,053 |
| 84 | Lubbock Christian University | $24,456 | 51% | $53,787 |
| 85 | Texas Lutheran University | $24,654 | 54% | $53,863 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Texas colleges →
Why Howard Payne University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Payne University | 67% | $23,627 | 28% | $48,376 | This school |
| Wiley University | — | $7,092 | 24% | $33,159 | |
| North American University | — | $18,721 | 32% | — | |
| Texas Wesleyan University | 69% | $24,066 | 32% | $54,053 | |
| Arlington Baptist University | — | $24,906 | 19% | $44,644 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Howard Payne University would cost you $16,535 more per year than Wiley University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Howard Payne University, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$22,482).
- Howard Payne University gives aided families $11,134 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Texas resident | Howard Payne University | Wiley University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $34,982 | $12,500 | +$22,482 |
| Books & supplies | $1,500 | $600 | +$900 |
| Housing & meals | $10,074 | $5,000 | +$5,074 |
| Personal & travel | $3,082 | $1,200 | +$1,882 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,872 | −$203 | −$2,669 |
| Sticker price | $46,766 | $19,097 | +$27,669 |
| Average grants | −$23,139 | −$12,005 | −$11,134 |
| You pay | $23,627 | $7,092 | +$16,535 |
“+” means Howard Payne University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Howard Payne University cost questions
How much is tuition at Howard Payne University?
Tuition and fees are $34,982 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Howard Payne University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $46,766 a year.
What do families actually pay at Howard Payne University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $23,627 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $24,043; $48–75k pay $25,917; $110k+ pay $24,182.
How much debt do Howard Payne University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $11,892, and 9.4% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Howard Payne University overview