HSU vs. South Texas College

Comparable Facts

Compare Hardin Simmons University in Abilene, TX with South Texas College in McAllen, TX on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

South Texas College is larger than HSU based on total student enrollment (27,431 students vs. 1,665 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Hardin Simmons University is located in Abilene, TX (Midsize City setting); South Texas College is in McAllen, TX (Midsize City setting).
• Hardin Simmons University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. South Texas College is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Hardin Simmons University 15:1; South Texas College 22:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Texas College are 24.9% lower than at Hardin Simmons University ($8,638 vs. $11,500).
• Out-of-state tuition is 332.5% higher at HSU than at South Texas College (about $25,340 more per year; $32,960 vs. $7,620).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Hardin Simmons University than at South Texas College (100% vs. 86%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Hardin Simmons University students is 245.8% larger than aid received by South Texas College students ($26,095 vs. $7,547).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test optional at HSU, open admission at South Texas College.
• Typical fall application deadline: South Texas College Jun 18, 2027.

Loans and repayment

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.