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Overview |
HSU | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,765 | 2,578 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #741 | #845 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hsutx.edu | txwes.edu | ||
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Costs |
HSU | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,694 | $31,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,694 | $31,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,980 | $10,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,636 | $15,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,695 | $29,039 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
HSU | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,314 | 4,622 | ||
| Admitted | 2,042 | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2% | 60.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 14/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1198 | 910/1100 | ||
| 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 | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HSU | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,989 | $24,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
HSU | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
HSU | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 4% | ||
Campus |
HSU | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Wesleyan University is larger than than HSU based on total student enrollment (2,578 students vs. 1,765 students)
HSU vs. Texas Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HSU or Texas Wesleyan University?
- Texas Wesleyan University is 2.3% more expensive to attend than HSU for in-state tuition ($31,390.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at Texas Wesleyan University than Hardin Simmons University ($31,390.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Wesleyan University than HSU ($15,652 vs. $22,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hardin Simmons University are 9.4% lower than costs at Texas Wesleyan University ($9,980 vs. $10,919)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hardin Simmons University as Texas Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Wesleyan University students is 28% larger than aid received Hardin Simmons University ($29,039 vs. $22,695)
HSU vs. Texas Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HSU or Texas Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Wesleyan University or HSU .
- The average SAT score at Hardin Simmons University (1030) is 27 points higher than at Texas Wesleyan University (1003)
- Incoming HSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Texas Wesleyan University (21)
- Accepted freshman HSU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Texas Wesleyan University (3.35)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Texas Wesleyan University (60.9%)
HSU vs. Texas Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HSU or Texas Wesleyan University? 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 Wesleyan University and HSU.
- The graduation rate at HSU is higher than Texas Wesleyan University (47% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Hardin Simmons University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Texas Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $44,200)
- Texas Wesleyan University students graduate with a $990 lower median federal student loan debt than HSU graduates. ($24,999 vs. $25,989)
- Texas Wesleyan University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than HSU graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/