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Overview |
Fresno Pacific University | HSU | ||
| Location | Fresno, CA | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,032 | 1,765 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #589 | #741 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Brethren Church | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fresno.edu | hsutx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fresno Pacific University | HSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,614 | $30,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,614 | $30,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,238 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,255 | $22,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,985 | $22,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Fresno Pacific University | HSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 832 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 624 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 88.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1240 | 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Fresno Pacific University | HSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fresno Pacific University | HSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $268 |
Diversity |
Fresno Pacific University | HSU | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 43% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Fresno Pacific University | HSU | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Fresno Pacific 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
- Fresno Pacific University is larger than than HSU based on total student enrollment (3,032 students vs. 1,765 students)
Fresno Pacific University vs. HSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fresno Pacific University or HSU?
- Fresno Pacific University is 9.5% more expensive to attend than HSU for in-state tuition ($33,614.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.5% higher at Fresno Pacific University than Hardin Simmons University ($33,614.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fresno Pacific University than HSU ($15,255 vs. $22,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fresno Pacific University are 8% lower than costs at Hardin Simmons University ($9,238 vs. $9,980)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Fresno Pacific University as Hardin Simmons University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fresno Pacific University students is 18.9% larger than aid received Hardin Simmons University ($26,985 vs. $22,695)
Fresno Pacific University vs. HSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fresno Pacific University or HSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSU or Fresno Pacific University .
- The average SAT score at Hardin Simmons University (1030) is 42 points higher than at Fresno Pacific University (988)
- Incoming Fresno Pacific University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at HSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Fresno Pacific University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at HSU (3.43)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Fresno Pacific University (75%)
Fresno Pacific University vs. HSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fresno Pacific 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 Fresno Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at Fresno Pacific University is higher than Hardin Simmons University (50% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Hardin Simmons University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Fresno Pacific University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $43,600)
- Fresno Pacific University students graduate with a $4,489 lower median federal student loan debt than HSU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,989)
- Fresno Pacific University graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than HSU graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fresno Pacific University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/