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McMurry University UMHB TLU Howard Payne University HBU Lubbock Christian University Dallas Christian College Abilene Christian University Texas Tech| Saint Catharine College | Hardin Simmons University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
St. Catharine | HSU | ||
| Location | Saint Catharine, KY | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 649 | 1,765 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #741 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sccky.edu | hsutx.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Catharine | HSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,732 | $30,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,732 | $30,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,636 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,513 | $22,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,299 | $22,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Catharine | HSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 462 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 359 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7%Open | 88.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.9%Open | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1140 | 1010/1198 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not applicable | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
St. Catharine | HSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Catharine | HSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,975 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $268 |
Diversity |
St. Catharine | HSU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
St. Catharine | HSU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 3% | ||
Campus |
St. Catharine | HSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hardin Simmons University is larger than than St. Catharine based on total student enrollment (1,765 students vs. 649 students)
St. Catharine vs. HSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Catharine or HSU?
- Hardin Simmons University is 55.6% more expensive to attend than St. Catharine for in-state tuition ($30,694.00 vs. $19,732.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.6% higher at HSU than Saint Catharine College ($30,694.00 vs. $19,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hardin Simmons University than St. Catharine ($22,636 vs. $24,513)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Catharine College are 3.6% lower than costs at Hardin Simmons University ($9,636 vs. $9,980)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Catharine College as Hardin Simmons University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hardin Simmons University students is 144.1% larger than aid received Saint Catharine College ($22,695 vs. $9,299)
St. Catharine vs. HSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Catharine or HSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSU or St. Catharine .
- The average SAT score at Hardin Simmons University (1030) is 82 points higher than at St. Catharine (948)
- Incoming HSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at St. Catharine (20)
- Accepted freshman HSU students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at St. Catharine (3.1)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than St. Catharine (77.7%)
St. Catharine vs. HSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Catharine 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 St. Catharine.
- Graduates from Hardin Simmons University earn on average $13,600 more per year than St. Catharine graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $33,000)
- Saint Catharine College students graduate with a $6,014 lower median federal student loan debt than HSU graduates. ($19,975 vs. $25,989)
- St. Catharine graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than HSU graduates. ($206 vs. $268)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Catharine students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/