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Overview |
Sierra Nevada University | HSU | ||
| Location | Incline Village, NV | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 631 | 1,765 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #741 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sierranevada.edu | hsutx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sierra Nevada University | HSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,319 | $30,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,319 | $30,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,825 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $22,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $22,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Sierra Nevada University | HSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1200 | 1010/1198 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Sierra Nevada University | HSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sierra Nevada University | HSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $268 |
Diversity |
Sierra Nevada University | HSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Sierra Nevada University | HSU | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Sierra Nevada University | 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 Sierra Nevada University based on total student enrollment (1,765 students vs. 631 students)
Sierra Nevada University vs. HSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sierra Nevada University or HSU?
- Sierra Nevada University is 11.8% more expensive to attend than HSU for in-state tuition ($34,319.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at Sierra Nevada University than Hardin Simmons University ($34,319.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hardin Simmons University are 38.5% lower than costs at Sierra Nevada University ($9,980 vs. $13,825)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hardin Simmons University than Sierra Nevada University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hardin Simmons University students is ?% larger than aid received Sierra Nevada University ($22,695 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Sierra Nevada University or HSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSU or Sierra Nevada University .
- The average SAT score at Hardin Simmons University (1030) is 18 points higher than at Sierra Nevada University (1012)
- Incoming Sierra Nevada University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at HSU (22)
- Accepted freshman HSU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Sierra Nevada University (3.24)
Sierra Nevada University vs. HSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sierra Nevada 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 Sierra Nevada University.
- The graduation rate at HSU is higher than Sierra Nevada University (47% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Hardin Simmons University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Sierra Nevada University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $43,600)
- Sierra Nevada University students graduate with a $1,239 lower median federal student loan debt than HSU graduates. ($24,750 vs. $25,989)
- Sierra Nevada University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than HSU graduates. ($255 vs. $268)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sierra Nevada University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/