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McMurry University UMHB University of Houston-Victoria TSU TLU Howard Payne University HBU Lubbock Christian University Dallas Christian College Abilene Christian University University of Houston-Downtown Texas Tech| Hardin Simmons University | South Texas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HSU | South Texas College | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | McAllen, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,765 | 27,894 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #741 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hsutx.edu | southtexascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
HSU | South Texas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,694 | $2,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,694 | $7,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,980 | $6,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,636 | $1,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,695 | $7,799 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
HSU | South Texas College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,314 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,042 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1198 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 18, 2024 |
Academics |
HSU | South Texas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HSU | South Texas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $34,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,989 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | N/A |
Diversity |
HSU | South Texas College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 95% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
HSU | South Texas College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 0% | ||
Campus |
HSU | South Texas College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- South Texas College is larger than than HSU based on total student enrollment (27,894 students vs. 1,765 students)
HSU vs. South Texas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HSU or South Texas College?
- Hardin Simmons University is 1,076% more expensive to attend than South Texas College for in-state tuition ($30,694.00 vs. $2,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 309.3% higher at HSU than South Texas College ($30,694.00 vs. $7,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Texas College than HSU ($1,692 vs. $22,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Texas College are 48% lower than costs at Hardin Simmons University ($6,745 vs. $9,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hardin Simmons University than South Texas College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hardin Simmons University students is 191% larger than aid received South Texas College ($22,695 vs. $7,799)
Which college is harder to get into, HSU or South Texas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Texas College or HSU .
HSU vs. South Texas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HSU or South Texas College? 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 South Texas College and HSU.
- Graduates from Hardin Simmons University earn on average $12,400 more per year than South Texas College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $34,200)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/