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Overview |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | HSU | ||
| Location | Winona Lake, IN | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,065 | 1,765 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #800 | #741 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grace.edu | hsutx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | HSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,148 | $30,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,148 | $30,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,276 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,317 | $22,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,252 | $22,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | HSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,071 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 3,445 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 88.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | HSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | HSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $268 |
Diversity |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | HSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | HSU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | HSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | 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
- Grace College and Theological Seminary is larger than than HSU based on total student enrollment (2,065 students vs. 1,765 students)
Grace College and Theological Seminary vs. HSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grace College and Theological Seminary or HSU?
- Hardin Simmons University is 9% more expensive to attend than Grace College and Theological Seminary for in-state tuition ($30,694.00 vs. $28,148.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at HSU than Grace College and Theological Seminary ($30,694.00 vs. $28,148.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grace College and Theological Seminary than HSU ($18,317 vs. $22,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hardin Simmons University are 3% lower than costs at Grace College and Theological Seminary ($9,980 vs. $10,276)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hardin Simmons University than Grace College and Theological Seminary (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hardin Simmons University students is 6.8% larger than aid received Grace College and Theological Seminary ($22,695 vs. $21,252)
Grace College and Theological Seminary vs. HSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grace College and Theological Seminary or HSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSU or Grace College and Theological Seminary .
- The average SAT score at Grace College and Theological Seminary (1063) is 33 points higher than at HSU (1030)
- Incoming Grace College and Theological Seminary students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at HSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Grace College and Theological Seminary students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at HSU (3.43)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Grace College and Theological Seminary (84.6%)
Grace College and Theological Seminary vs. HSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grace College and Theological Seminary 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 Grace College and Theological Seminary.
- The graduation rate at Grace College and Theological Seminary is higher than Hardin Simmons University (56% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Hardin Simmons University earn on average $10,100 more per year than Grace College and Theological Seminary graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $36,500)
- Grace College and Theological Seminary students graduate with a $4,489 lower median federal student loan debt than HSU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,989)
- Grace College and Theological Seminary graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than HSU graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Grace College and Theological Seminary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HSU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/