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Overview |
Brescia University | HSU | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 646 | 1,765 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #741 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brescia.edu | hsutx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brescia University | HSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,000 | $30,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $30,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,540 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,127 | $22,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,180 | $22,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Brescia University | HSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,936 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 975 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.4% | 88.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1190 | 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 |
Brescia University | HSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brescia University | HSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $268 |
Diversity |
Brescia University | HSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
Brescia University | HSU | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Brescia University | 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 Brescia University based on total student enrollment (1,765 students vs. 646 students)
Brescia University vs. HSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brescia University or HSU?
- Hardin Simmons University is 13.7% more expensive to attend than Brescia University for in-state tuition ($30,694.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.7% higher at HSU than Brescia University ($30,694.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brescia University than HSU ($16,127 vs. $22,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hardin Simmons University are 5.6% lower than costs at Brescia University ($9,980 vs. $10,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hardin Simmons University than Brescia University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brescia University students is 6.5% larger than aid received Hardin Simmons University ($24,180 vs. $22,695)
Brescia University vs. HSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brescia University or HSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSU or Brescia University .
- The average SAT score at Hardin Simmons University (1030) is 27 points higher than at Brescia University (1003)
- Incoming Brescia University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at HSU (22)
- Accepted freshman HSU students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Brescia University (3.02)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Brescia University (50.4%)
Brescia University vs. HSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brescia 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 Brescia University.
- The graduation rate at HSU is higher than Brescia University (47% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Hardin Simmons University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Brescia University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $42,400)
- Hardin Simmons University students graduate with a $3,011 lower median federal student loan debt than Brescia University graduates. ($25,989 vs. $29,000)
- HSU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Brescia University graduates. ($268 vs. $299)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brescia University 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/