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Overview |
Immaculata University | HSU | ||
| Location | Immaculata, PA | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,361 | 1,765 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #492 | #741 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | immaculata.edu | hsutx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Immaculata University | HSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,900 | $30,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,900 | $30,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,620 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,188 | $22,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,749 | $22,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Immaculata University | HSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,188 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 1,526 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.7% | 88.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 1010/1198 | ||
| 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 |
Immaculata University | HSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Immaculata University | HSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Immaculata University | HSU | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Immaculata University | HSU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Immaculata University | HSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Immaculata University is larger than than HSU based on total student enrollment (2,361 students vs. 1,765 students)
Immaculata University vs. HSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Immaculata University or HSU?
- Hardin Simmons University is 14.1% more expensive to attend than Immaculata University for in-state tuition ($30,694.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.1% higher at HSU than Immaculata University ($30,694.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hardin Simmons University than Immaculata University ($22,636 vs. $29,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hardin Simmons University are 26.5% lower than costs at Immaculata University ($9,980 vs. $12,620)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Immaculata University as Hardin Simmons University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hardin Simmons University students is 44.1% larger than aid received Immaculata University ($22,695 vs. $15,749)
Immaculata University vs. HSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Immaculata University or HSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSU or Immaculata University .
- The average SAT score at Hardin Simmons University (1030) is 55 points higher than at Immaculata University (975)
- Incoming Immaculata University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at HSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Immaculata University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at HSU (3.43)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Immaculata University (69.7%)
Immaculata University vs. HSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Immaculata University or HSU? 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 HSU and Immaculata University.
- The graduation rate at Immaculata University is higher than Hardin Simmons University (55% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Immaculata University earn on average $8,600 more per year than HSU graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $46,600)
- Hardin Simmons University students graduate with a $1,011 lower median federal student loan debt than Immaculata University graduates. ($25,989 vs. $27,000)
- HSU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Immaculata University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Immaculata University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/