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McMurry University UMHB TLU Howard Payne University HBU Lubbock Christian University Dallas Christian College Abilene Christian University Texas Tech| Hardin Simmons University | Texas A&M University Central Texas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HSU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Killeen, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,765 | 2,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #741 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hsutx.edu | tamuct.edu | ||
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Costs |
HSU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,694 | $5,857 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,694 | $15,649 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,980 | $10,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,636 | $5,465 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,695 | $9,203 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
HSU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,314 | 70 | ||
| Admitted | 2,042 | 67 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 50.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1198 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
HSU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HSU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,989 | $12,263 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $126 |
Diversity |
HSU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
HSU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 0% | ||
Campus |
HSU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Central Texas is larger than than HSU based on total student enrollment (2,198 students vs. 1,765 students)
HSU vs. A&M-Central Texas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HSU or A&M-Central Texas?
- Hardin Simmons University is 424.1% more expensive to attend than A&M-Central Texas for in-state tuition ($30,694.00 vs. $5,857.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.1% higher at HSU than Texas A&M University Central Texas ($30,694.00 vs. $15,649.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Central Texas than HSU ($5,465 vs. $22,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hardin Simmons University are 7.4% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Central Texas ($9,980 vs. $10,722)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hardin Simmons University than Texas A&M University Central Texas (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hardin Simmons University students is 146.6% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Central Texas ($22,695 vs. $9,203)
HSU vs. A&M-Central Texas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HSU or A&M-Central Texas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M-Central Texas or HSU .
- A&M-Central Texas has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than HSU (88.2%)
HSU vs. A&M-Central Texas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HSU or A&M-Central Texas? 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 A&M-Central Texas and HSU.
- Texas A&M University Central Texas students graduate with a $13,726 lower median federal student loan debt than HSU graduates. ($12,263 vs. $25,989)
- A&M-Central Texas graduates are paying $142 less per month on federal student loans than HSU graduates. ($126 vs. $268)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/