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McMurry University UMHB Alverno College Stritch TLU Lake Forest College Howard Payne University HBU Lubbock Christian University UWM Dallas Christian College Abilene Christian University| Hardin Simmons University | Mount Mary College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HSU | Mount Mary College | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,765 | 1,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #741 | #685 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hsutx.edu | mtmary.edu | ||
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Costs |
HSU | Mount Mary College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,694 | $32,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,694 | $32,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,980 | $9,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,636 | $22,897 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,695 | $23,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
HSU | Mount Mary College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,314 | 1,339 | ||
| Admitted | 2,042 | 930 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1198 | 866/1123 | ||
| 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 |
HSU | Mount Mary College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HSU | Mount Mary College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,989 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
HSU | Mount Mary College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
HSU | Mount Mary College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 11% | ||
Campus |
HSU | Mount Mary College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hardin Simmons University is larger than than Mount Mary College based on total student enrollment (1,765 students vs. 1,198 students)
HSU vs. Mount Mary College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HSU or Mount Mary College?
- Mount Mary College is 6.5% more expensive to attend than HSU for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at Mount Mary College than Hardin Simmons University ($32,700.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hardin Simmons University than Mount Mary College ($22,636 vs. $22,897)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Mary College are 1.5% lower than costs at Hardin Simmons University ($9,830 vs. $9,980)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hardin Simmons University as Mount Mary College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Mary College students is 5.3% larger than aid received Hardin Simmons University ($23,897 vs. $22,695)
HSU vs. Mount Mary College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HSU or Mount Mary College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mount Mary College or HSU .
- The average SAT score at Hardin Simmons University (1030) is 128 points higher than at Mount Mary College (902)
- Incoming HSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Mount Mary College (19)
- Accepted freshman HSU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Mount Mary College (3.13)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Mount Mary College (69.5%)
HSU vs. Mount Mary College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HSU or Mount Mary College? 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 Mount Mary College and HSU.
- The graduation rate at HSU is higher than Mount Mary College (47% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Hardin Simmons University earn on average $4,900 more per year than Mount Mary College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $41,700)
- Hardin Simmons University students graduate with a $1,011 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount Mary College graduates. ($25,989 vs. $27,000)
- HSU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Mount Mary College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount Mary College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/