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Overview |
Becker College | HSU | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,675 | 1,655 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1028 | #748 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | becker.edu | hsutx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Becker College | HSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,300 | $30,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,300 | $30,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $10,634 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $21,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $23,743 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Becker College | HSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,452 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,367 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/31 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 968/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Becker College | HSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Becker College | HSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $268 |
Diversity |
Becker College | HSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Becker College | HSU | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Becker 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
- Becker College is larger than than HSU based on total student enrollment (1,675 students vs. 1,655 students)
Becker College vs. HSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Becker College or HSU?
- Becker College is 18.3% more expensive to attend than HSU for in-state tuition ($36,300.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.3% higher at Becker College than Hardin Simmons University ($36,300.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hardin Simmons University are 29.8% lower than costs at Becker College ($10,634 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hardin Simmons University than Becker College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hardin Simmons University students is ?% larger than aid received Becker College ($23,743 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Becker College or HSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSU or Becker College .
- The average SAT score at Hardin Simmons University (1030) is 21 points higher than at Becker College (1009)
- Incoming Becker College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at HSU (22)
- Accepted freshman HSU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Becker College (3.36)
Becker College vs. HSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Becker 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 Becker College.
- The graduation rate at HSU is higher than Becker College (47% vs. 27%)
- Graduates of Becker College and HSU have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($46,600 vs. $46,600)
- Hardin Simmons University students graduate with a $511 lower median federal student loan debt than Becker College graduates. ($25,989 vs. $26,500)
- HSU graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Becker College graduates. ($268 vs. $274)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Becker College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/