For the academic year 2024-2025, Howard Payne's tuition & fees is $34,982 for first-year students. Compared to similar schools, its Howard Payne's tuition is somewhat low. The average tuition of the schools is $46,917.
The average tuition of similar schools to Howard Payne is higher than 4-year colleges' average, which is $25,541 in 2025.
Southern Methodist University has the most expensive tuition & fees of $67,040 and University of St Thomas has the lowest tuition & fees of $34,634 among the schools.
The average itemized cost for schools similar to Howard Payne is as follows:
The following table compares 2025 tuition, fees, and other colleges expenses between Howard Payne and similar schools to it. You can compare these schools on a variety of aspects at college comparison page.
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus | Off Campus | ||
| Abilene Christian UniversityAbilene, TX | $44,200 | $1,830 | $1,250 | $14,540 | $14,540 | ||
| Baylor UniversityWaco, TX | $58,100 | $2,421 | $1,498 | $15,314 | $14,480 | ||
| Dallas Baptist UniversityDallas, TX | $40,190 | $1,278 | $1,926 | $11,876 | $16,810 | ||
| Houston Christian UniversityHouston, TX | $39,430 | $1,530 | $1,000 | $12,928 | $12,928 | ||
| Howard Payne UniversityBrownwood, TX | $34,982 | $1,023 | $1,500 | $10,200 | $17,598 | ||
| University of the Incarnate WordSan Antonio, TX | $37,090 | $1,090 | $250 | $14,296 | $14,048 | ||
| Rice UniversityHouston, TX | $61,247 | $2,671 | $1,440 | $18,100 | $18,100 | ||
| University of St ThomasHouston, TX | $34,634 | $1,207 | $1,094 | $10,840 | $10,898 | ||
| St. Mary's UniversitySan Antonio, TX | $37,434 | $1,119 | $1,300 | $12,894 | $12,894 | ||
| Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, TX | $67,040 | $2,484 | $800 | $19,064 | $11,314 | ||
| Texas Christian UniversityFort Worth, TX | $61,740 | $2,615 | $800 | $16,700 | $16,700 | ||
| Average | - | $46,917 | - | $1,752 | $1,169 | $14,250 | $14,574 |