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Overview |
Waynesburg College | HSU | ||
| Location | Waynesburg, PA | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,366 | 1,765 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #535 | #741 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | waynesburg.edu | hsutx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Waynesburg College | HSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,300 | $30,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,300 | $30,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,120 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,281 | $22,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,464 | $22,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Waynesburg College | HSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,157 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 1,630 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 88.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 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 |
Waynesburg College | HSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Waynesburg College | HSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Waynesburg College | HSU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 91% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Waynesburg College | HSU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Waynesburg 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 Waynesburg College based on total student enrollment (1,765 students vs. 1,366 students)
Waynesburg College vs. HSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Waynesburg College or HSU?
- Hardin Simmons University is 12.4% more expensive to attend than Waynesburg College for in-state tuition ($30,694.00 vs. $27,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.4% higher at HSU than Waynesburg University ($30,694.00 vs. $27,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Waynesburg University than HSU ($22,281 vs. $22,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hardin Simmons University are 21.4% lower than costs at Waynesburg University ($9,980 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hardin Simmons University than Waynesburg University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hardin Simmons University students is 30% larger than aid received Waynesburg University ($22,695 vs. $17,464)
Waynesburg College vs. HSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Waynesburg College or HSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSU or Waynesburg College .
- The average SAT score at Hardin Simmons University (1030) is 11 points higher than at Waynesburg College (1019)
- Incoming Waynesburg College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at HSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Waynesburg College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at HSU (3.43)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Waynesburg College (75.6%)
Waynesburg College vs. HSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Waynesburg 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 Waynesburg College.
- The graduation rate at Waynesburg College is higher than Hardin Simmons University (57% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Waynesburg University earn on average $2,300 more per year than HSU graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $46,600)
- Hardin Simmons University students graduate with a $1,011 lower median federal student loan debt than Waynesburg College graduates. ($25,989 vs. $27,000)
- HSU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Waynesburg College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Waynesburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HSU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/