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Overview |
HSU | TAMUK | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Kingsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,765 | 6,092 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #741 | #774 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hsutx.edu | tamuk.edu | ||
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Costs |
HSU | TAMUK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,694 | $5,137 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,694 | $18,133 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,980 | $9,425 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,636 | $11,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,695 | $10,723 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
HSU | TAMUK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,314 | 5,768 | ||
| Admitted | 2,042 | 5,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1198 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
HSU | TAMUK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HSU | TAMUK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,989 | $19,636 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $203 |
Diversity |
HSU | TAMUK | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
HSU | TAMUK | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 0% | ||
Campus |
HSU | TAMUK | ||
| 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
- Texas A & M University Kingsville is larger than than HSU based on total student enrollment (6,092 students vs. 1,765 students)
HSU vs. TAMUK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HSU or TAMUK?
- Hardin Simmons University is 497.5% more expensive to attend than TAMUK for in-state tuition ($30,694.00 vs. $5,137.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.3% higher at HSU than Texas A & M University Kingsville ($30,694.00 vs. $18,133.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A & M University Kingsville than HSU ($11,347 vs. $22,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A & M University Kingsville are 5.9% lower than costs at Hardin Simmons University ($9,425 vs. $9,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hardin Simmons University than Texas A & M University Kingsville (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hardin Simmons University students is 111.6% larger than aid received Texas A & M University Kingsville ($22,695 vs. $10,723)
HSU vs. TAMUK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HSU or TAMUK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TAMUK or HSU .
- The average SAT score at Hardin Simmons University (1030) is 93 points higher than at TAMUK (937)
- Incoming HSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at TAMUK (20)
- Accepted freshman TAMUK students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at HSU (3.43)
- TAMUK has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than HSU (88.2%)
HSU vs. TAMUK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HSU or TAMUK? 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 TAMUK and HSU.
- The graduation rate at HSU is higher than Texas A & M University Kingsville (47% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Hardin Simmons University earn on average $300 more per year than TAMUK graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $46,300)
- Texas A & M University Kingsville students graduate with a $6,353 lower median federal student loan debt than HSU graduates. ($19,636 vs. $25,989)
- TAMUK graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than HSU graduates. ($203 vs. $268)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TAMUK students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/