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Overview |
HSU | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Wheeling, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,765 | 749 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #741 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hsutx.edu | wju.edu | ||
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Costs |
HSU | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,694 | $28,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,694 | $28,090 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,980 | $11,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,636 | $19,998 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,695 | $21,746 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
HSU | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,314 | 1,576 | ||
| Admitted | 2,042 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2% | 72.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1198 | 950/1180 | ||
| 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 | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HSU | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $48,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,989 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
HSU | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
HSU | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 68% | ||
Campus |
HSU | Wheeling Jesuit 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
- Hardin Simmons University is larger than than Wheeling Jesuit University based on total student enrollment (1,765 students vs. 749 students)
HSU vs. Wheeling Jesuit University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HSU or Wheeling Jesuit University?
- Hardin Simmons University is 9.3% more expensive to attend than Wheeling Jesuit University for in-state tuition ($30,694.00 vs. $28,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.3% higher at HSU than Wheeling Jesuit University ($30,694.00 vs. $28,090.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheeling Jesuit University than HSU ($19,998 vs. $22,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hardin Simmons University are 16.4% lower than costs at Wheeling Jesuit University ($9,980 vs. $11,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hardin Simmons University than Wheeling Jesuit University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hardin Simmons University students is 4.4% larger than aid received Wheeling Jesuit University ($22,695 vs. $21,746)
HSU vs. Wheeling Jesuit University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HSU or Wheeling Jesuit University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheeling Jesuit University or HSU .
- The average SAT score at Wheeling Jesuit University (1032) is 2 points higher than at HSU (1030)
- Incoming Wheeling Jesuit University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at HSU (22)
- Accepted freshman HSU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Wheeling Jesuit University (3.33)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Wheeling Jesuit University (72.7%)
HSU vs. Wheeling Jesuit University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HSU or Wheeling Jesuit 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 Wheeling Jesuit University and HSU.
- The graduation rate at Wheeling Jesuit University is higher than Hardin Simmons University (62% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Wheeling Jesuit University earn on average $1,500 more per year than HSU graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $46,600)
- Hardin Simmons University students graduate with a $1,011 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheeling Jesuit University graduates. ($25,989 vs. $27,000)
- HSU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Wheeling Jesuit University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Wheeling Jesuit University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/