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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 | University of Houston Clear Lake | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HSU | UHCL | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,765 | 8,562 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #741 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hsutx.edu | uhcl.edu | ||
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Costs |
HSU | UHCL | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,694 | $6,024 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,694 | $19,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,980 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,636 | $17,871 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,695 | $16,973 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
HSU | UHCL | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,314 | 1,985 | ||
| Admitted | 2,042 | 1,377 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2% | 69.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1198 | 990/1173 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
HSU | UHCL | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HSU | UHCL | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,989 | $17,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $177 |
Diversity |
HSU | UHCL | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
HSU | UHCL | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 0% | ||
Campus |
HSU | UHCL | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Clear Lake is larger than than HSU based on total student enrollment (8,562 students vs. 1,765 students)
HSU vs. UHCL Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HSU or UHCL?
- Hardin Simmons University is 409.5% more expensive to attend than UHCL for in-state tuition ($30,694.00 vs. $6,024.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.9% higher at HSU than University of Houston Clear Lake ($30,694.00 vs. $19,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Clear Lake than HSU ($17,871 vs. $22,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Clear Lake are 5.7% lower than costs at Hardin Simmons University ($9,440 vs. $9,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hardin Simmons University than University of Houston Clear Lake (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hardin Simmons University students is 33.7% larger than aid received University of Houston Clear Lake ($22,695 vs. $16,973)
HSU vs. UHCL Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HSU or UHCL? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UHCL or HSU .
- The average SAT score at Hardin Simmons University (1030) is 5 points higher than at UHCL (1025)
- Incoming HSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at UHCL (22)
- Accepted freshman HSU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at UHCL (3.39)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than UHCL (69.4%)
HSU vs. UHCL Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HSU or UHCL? 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 UHCL and HSU.
- Graduates from University of Houston Clear Lake earn on average $7,100 more per year than HSU graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $46,600)
- University of Houston Clear Lake students graduate with a $8,839 lower median federal student loan debt than HSU graduates. ($17,150 vs. $25,989)
- UHCL graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than HSU graduates. ($177 vs. $268)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UHCL students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/