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Overview |
McPherson College | HSU | ||
| Location | McPherson, KS | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 822 | 1,765 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #741 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcpherson.edu | hsutx.edu | ||
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Costs |
McPherson College | HSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,494 | $30,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,494 | $30,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,918 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,065 | $22,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,916 | $22,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
McPherson College | HSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,445 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 952 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.9% | 88.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 908/1120 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
McPherson College | HSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McPherson College | HSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
McPherson College | HSU | ||
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| % Men | 67% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
McPherson College | HSU | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 3% | ||
Campus |
McPherson College | 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
- Hardin Simmons University is larger than than McPherson College based on total student enrollment (1,765 students vs. 822 students)
McPherson College vs. HSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McPherson College or HSU?
- McPherson College is 5.9% more expensive to attend than HSU for in-state tuition ($32,494.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at McPherson College than Hardin Simmons University ($32,494.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hardin Simmons University than McPherson College ($22,636 vs. $25,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McPherson College are 0.6% lower than costs at Hardin Simmons University ($9,918 vs. $9,980)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at McPherson College as Hardin Simmons University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hardin Simmons University students is 3.6% larger than aid received McPherson College ($22,695 vs. $21,916)
McPherson College vs. HSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McPherson College or HSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSU or McPherson College .
- The average SAT score at Hardin Simmons University (1030) is 90 points higher than at McPherson College (940)
- Incoming HSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at McPherson College (20)
- Accepted freshman HSU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at McPherson College (3.33)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than McPherson College (65.9%)
McPherson College vs. HSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McPherson 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 McPherson College.
- The graduation rate at HSU is higher than McPherson College (47% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Hardin Simmons University earn on average $2,400 more per year than McPherson College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $44,200)
- Hardin Simmons University students graduate with a $11 lower median federal student loan debt than McPherson College graduates. ($25,989 vs. $26,000)
- Hardin Simmons University and McPherson College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McPherson College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/