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Overview |
Brenau University | HSU | ||
| Location | Gainesville, GA | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,704 | 1,765 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #754 | #741 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brenau.edu | hsutx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brenau University | HSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,000 | $30,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,000 | $30,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,635 | $22,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,146 | $22,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Brenau University | HSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,334 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 2,020 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 88.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.7% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1130 | 1010/1198 | ||
| 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 |
Brenau University | HSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brenau University | HSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Brenau University | HSU | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 87% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 32% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Brenau University | HSU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Brenau University | HSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Brenau University is larger than than HSU based on total student enrollment (2,704 students vs. 1,765 students)
Brenau University vs. HSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brenau University or HSU?
- Brenau University is 1% more expensive to attend than HSU for in-state tuition ($31,000.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at Brenau University than Hardin Simmons University ($31,000.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hardin Simmons University than Brenau University ($22,636 vs. $23,635)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hardin Simmons University are 25.3% lower than costs at Brenau University ($9,980 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hardin Simmons University than Brenau University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hardin Simmons University students is 2.5% larger than aid received Brenau University ($22,695 vs. $22,146)
Brenau University vs. HSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brenau University or HSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSU or Brenau University .
- The average SAT score at Hardin Simmons University (1030) is 40 points higher than at Brenau University (990)
- Incoming HSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Brenau University (21)
- Accepted freshman HSU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Brenau University (3.39)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Brenau University (86.5%)
Brenau University vs. HSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brenau University or HSU? 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 HSU and Brenau University.
- The graduation rate at HSU is higher than Brenau University (47% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Hardin Simmons University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Brenau University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $43,600)
- Hardin Simmons University students graduate with a $1,011 lower median federal student loan debt than Brenau University graduates. ($25,989 vs. $27,000)
- HSU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Brenau University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brenau University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/