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UT Austin Baylor Texas Tech OU UT Dallas UNT Texas State UH TCU SMU Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi UTSA| Hardin Simmons University | Texas A & M University College Station | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HSU | Texas A&M | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | College Station, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,765 | 74,014 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #741 | #115 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hsutx.edu | tamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
HSU | Texas A&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,694 | $9,339 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,694 | $36,239 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,980 | $11,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,636 | $20,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,695 | $12,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 59% |
Admission |
HSU | Texas A&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,314 | 43,422 | ||
| Admitted | 2,042 | 27,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2% | 62.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 45.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1198 | 1150/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
HSU | Texas A&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HSU | Texas A&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $65,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,989 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $193 |
Diversity |
HSU | Texas A&M | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
HSU | Texas A&M | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 6% | ||
Campus |
HSU | Texas A&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A & M University College Station is larger than than HSU based on total student enrollment (74,014 students vs. 1,765 students)
HSU vs. Texas A&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HSU or Texas A&M?
- Hardin Simmons University is 228.7% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M for in-state tuition ($30,694.00 vs. $9,339.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.1% higher at Texas A&M than Hardin Simmons University ($36,239.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A & M University College Station than HSU ($20,375 vs. $22,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hardin Simmons University are 15.7% lower than costs at Texas A & M University College Station ($9,980 vs. $11,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hardin Simmons University than Texas A & M University College Station (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hardin Simmons University students is 84.8% larger than aid received Texas A & M University College Station ($22,695 vs. $12,278)
HSU vs. Texas A&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HSU or Texas A&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A&M or HSU .
- The average SAT score at Texas A & M University College Station (1212) is 182 points higher than at HSU (1030)
- Incoming Texas A&M students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at HSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at HSU (3.43)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Texas A&M (62.6%)
HSU vs. Texas A&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HSU or Texas A&M? 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 Texas A&M and HSU.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M is higher than Hardin Simmons University (81% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Texas A & M University College Station earn on average $19,000 more per year than HSU graduates after ten years. ($65,600 vs. $46,600)
- Texas A & M University College Station students graduate with a $7,239 lower median federal student loan debt than HSU graduates. ($18,750 vs. $25,989)
- Texas A&M graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than HSU graduates. ($193 vs. $268)
- More Texas A&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HSU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/