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UT McMurry University UMHB Eckerd College Rollins Stetson University UNF JU FGCU FAU UCF CofC| Flagler College St Augustine | Hardin Simmons University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Flagler | HSU | ||
| Location | Saint Augustine, FL | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,441 | 1,655 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #694 | #748 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flagler.edu | hsutx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Flagler | HSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,710 | $30,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,710 | $30,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,350 | $10,634 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,085 | $21,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,204 | $23,743 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Flagler | HSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,509 | 2,452 | ||
| Admitted | 4,302 | 2,367 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 968/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Flagler | HSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Flagler | HSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $268 |
Diversity |
Flagler | HSU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Flagler | HSU | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Flagler | HSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Flagler College St Augustine is larger than than HSU based on total student enrollment (2,441 students vs. 1,655 students)
Flagler vs. HSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Flagler or HSU?
- Hardin Simmons University is 19.4% more expensive to attend than Flagler for in-state tuition ($30,694.00 vs. $25,710.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.4% higher at HSU than Flagler College St Augustine ($30,694.00 vs. $25,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hardin Simmons University than Flagler ($21,321 vs. $31,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hardin Simmons University are 34.9% lower than costs at Flagler College St Augustine ($10,634 vs. $14,350)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Flagler College St Augustine as Hardin Simmons University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hardin Simmons University students is 111.9% larger than aid received Flagler College St Augustine ($23,743 vs. $11,204)
Flagler vs. HSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Flagler or HSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSU or Flagler .
- The average SAT score at Flagler College St Augustine (1071) is 41 points higher than at HSU (1030)
- Incoming Flagler students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at HSU (22)
- Accepted freshman HSU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Flagler (3.38)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Flagler (78.1%)
Flagler vs. HSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Flagler 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 Flagler.
- The graduation rate at Flagler is higher than Hardin Simmons University (60% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Hardin Simmons University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Flagler graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $39,200)
- Flagler College St Augustine students graduate with a $2,239 lower median federal student loan debt than HSU graduates. ($23,750 vs. $25,989)
- Flagler graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than HSU graduates. ($245 vs. $268)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Flagler students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/