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McMurry University UMHB Western New Mexico University Texas Woman's University NMSU TLU Howard Payne University HBU Lubbock Christian University UNM Dallas Christian College Abilene Christian University| Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus | Hardin Simmons University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ENMU | HSU | ||
| Location | Portales, NM | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,106 | 1,765 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #943 | #741 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | enmu.edu | hsutx.edu | ||
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Costs |
ENMU | HSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,194 | $30,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,174 | $30,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,170 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,702 | $22,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,719 | $22,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
ENMU | HSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,713 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 472 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.6% | 88.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 92.4% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1100 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 24, 2024 |
Academics |
ENMU | HSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ENMU | HSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,267 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $147 | $268 |
Diversity |
ENMU | HSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 38% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
ENMU | HSU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 3% | ||
Campus |
ENMU | HSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus is larger than than HSU based on total student enrollment (5,106 students vs. 1,765 students)
ENMU vs. HSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ENMU or HSU?
- Hardin Simmons University is 631.9% more expensive to attend than ENMU for in-state tuition ($30,694.00 vs. $4,194.00)
- Out of state tuition is 397.1% higher at HSU than Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus ($30,694.00 vs. $6,174.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus than HSU ($8,702 vs. $22,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus are 22.2% lower than costs at Hardin Simmons University ($8,170 vs. $9,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hardin Simmons University than Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hardin Simmons University students is 160.3% larger than aid received Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus ($22,695 vs. $8,719)
ENMU vs. HSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ENMU or HSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSU or ENMU .
- The average SAT score at Hardin Simmons University (1030) is 83 points higher than at ENMU (947)
- Incoming HSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at ENMU (20)
- Accepted freshman HSU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at ENMU (3.23)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than ENMU (27.6%)
ENMU vs. HSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ENMU 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 ENMU.
- The graduation rate at HSU is higher than Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus (47% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Hardin Simmons University earn on average $12,800 more per year than ENMU graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $33,800)
- Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus students graduate with a $11,722 lower median federal student loan debt than HSU graduates. ($14,267 vs. $25,989)
- ENMU graduates are paying $121 less per month on federal student loans than HSU graduates. ($147 vs. $268)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ENMU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/