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Overview |
Lasell College | HSU | ||
| Location | Newton, MA | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,591 | 1,765 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #633 | #741 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lasell.edu | hsutx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lasell College | HSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,980 | $30,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,980 | $30,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,500 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,706 | $22,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,757 | $22,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lasell College | HSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,833 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 2,074 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 88.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 995/1268 | 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 |
Lasell College | HSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lasell College | HSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Lasell College | HSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Lasell College | HSU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Lasell College | HSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hardin Simmons University is larger than than Lasell College based on total student enrollment (1,765 students vs. 1,591 students)
Lasell College vs. HSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lasell College or HSU?
- Lasell College is 33.5% more expensive to attend than HSU for in-state tuition ($40,980.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.5% higher at Lasell College than Hardin Simmons University ($40,980.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hardin Simmons University than Lasell College ($22,636 vs. $29,706)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hardin Simmons University are 65.3% lower than costs at Lasell College ($9,980 vs. $16,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lasell College as Hardin Simmons University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lasell College students is 44.3% larger than aid received Hardin Simmons University ($32,757 vs. $22,695)
Lasell College vs. HSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lasell College or HSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSU or Lasell College .
- The average SAT score at Hardin Simmons University (1030) is 64 points higher than at Lasell College (966)
- Incoming HSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lasell College (21)
- Accepted freshman HSU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Lasell College (3.12)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Lasell College (73.2%)
Lasell College vs. HSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lasell College 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 Lasell College.
- The graduation rate at Lasell College is the same as at Hardin Simmons University (47% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Hardin Simmons University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Lasell College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $43,100)
- Hardin Simmons University students graduate with a $1,011 lower median federal student loan debt than Lasell College graduates. ($25,989 vs. $27,000)
- HSU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Lasell College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Lasell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HSU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/