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McMurry University UMHB TLU HBU Lubbock Christian University Dallas Christian College Abilene Christian University Texas Tech| Hardin Simmons University | Howard Payne University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HSU | Howard Payne University | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Brownwood, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,765 | 838 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #741 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hsutx.edu | hputx.edu | ||
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Costs |
HSU | Howard Payne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,694 | $27,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,694 | $27,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,980 | $9,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,636 | $24,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,695 | $18,817 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
HSU | Howard Payne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,314 | 1,233 | ||
| Admitted | 2,042 | 768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2% | 62.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1198 | 920/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
HSU | Howard Payne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HSU | Howard Payne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,989 | $25,686 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $265 |
Diversity |
HSU | Howard Payne University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
HSU | Howard Payne University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 2% | ||
Campus |
HSU | Howard Payne University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hardin Simmons University is larger than than Howard Payne University based on total student enrollment (1,765 students vs. 838 students)
HSU vs. Howard Payne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HSU or Howard Payne University?
- Hardin Simmons University is 10.2% more expensive to attend than Howard Payne University for in-state tuition ($30,694.00 vs. $27,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at HSU than Howard Payne University ($30,694.00 vs. $27,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hardin Simmons University than Howard Payne University ($22,636 vs. $24,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Howard Payne University are 3.8% lower than costs at Hardin Simmons University ($9,616 vs. $9,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hardin Simmons University than Howard Payne University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hardin Simmons University students is 20.6% larger than aid received Howard Payne University ($22,695 vs. $18,817)
HSU vs. Howard Payne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HSU or Howard Payne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Howard Payne University or HSU .
- The average SAT score at Hardin Simmons University (1030) is 65 points higher than at Howard Payne University (965)
- Incoming HSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Howard Payne University (21)
- Accepted freshman HSU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Howard Payne University (3.3)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Howard Payne University (62.3%)
HSU vs. Howard Payne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HSU or Howard Payne University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Howard Payne University and HSU.
- The graduation rate at HSU is higher than Howard Payne University (47% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Hardin Simmons University earn on average $6,300 more per year than Howard Payne University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $40,300)
- Howard Payne University students graduate with a $303 lower median federal student loan debt than HSU graduates. ($25,686 vs. $25,989)
- Howard Payne University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than HSU graduates. ($265 vs. $268)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard Payne University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/