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Overview |
East Texas Baptist University | HSU | ||
| Location | Marshall, TX | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,771 | 1,765 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #741 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | etbu.edu | hsutx.edu | ||
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Costs |
East Texas Baptist University | HSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,450 | $30,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,450 | $30,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,195 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,169 | $22,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,552 | $22,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
East Texas Baptist University | HSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,449 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 981 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | 88.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.9% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1198 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2024 |
Academics |
East Texas Baptist University | HSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
East Texas Baptist University | HSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
East Texas Baptist University | HSU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
East Texas Baptist University | HSU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 3% | ||
Campus |
East Texas Baptist 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
- East Texas Baptist University is larger than than HSU based on total student enrollment (1,771 students vs. 1,765 students)
East Texas Baptist University vs. HSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, East Texas Baptist University or HSU?
- Hardin Simmons University is 11.8% more expensive to attend than East Texas Baptist University for in-state tuition ($30,694.00 vs. $27,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at HSU than East Texas Baptist University ($30,694.00 vs. $27,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hardin Simmons University than East Texas Baptist University ($22,636 vs. $24,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hardin Simmons University are 2.2% lower than costs at East Texas Baptist University ($9,980 vs. $10,195)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at East Texas Baptist University as Hardin Simmons University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hardin Simmons University students is 37.1% larger than aid received East Texas Baptist University ($22,695 vs. $16,552)
East Texas Baptist University vs. HSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, East Texas Baptist University or HSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSU or East Texas Baptist University .
- The average SAT score at Hardin Simmons University (1030) is 48 points higher than at East Texas Baptist University (982)
- Incoming HSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at East Texas Baptist University (21)
- Accepted freshman HSU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at East Texas Baptist University (3.4)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than East Texas Baptist University (67.7%)
East Texas Baptist University vs. HSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, East Texas Baptist 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 East Texas Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at HSU is higher than East Texas Baptist University (47% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Hardin Simmons University earn on average $4,500 more per year than East Texas Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $42,100)
- Hardin Simmons University students graduate with a $11 lower median federal student loan debt than East Texas Baptist University graduates. ($25,989 vs. $26,000)
- Hardin Simmons University and East Texas Baptist University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former East Texas Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/