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Overview |
Hallmark University | SHSU | ||
| Location | San Antonio, TX | Huntsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 876 | 21,480 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #778 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hallmarkuniversity.edu | shsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hallmark University | SHSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $5,856 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $15,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $10,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,281 | $13,632 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,486 | $10,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 73% |
Admission |
Hallmark University | SHSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 329 | 16,316 | ||
| Admitted | 174 | 13,809 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.9% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 87.9% | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hallmark University | SHSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hallmark University | SHSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,160 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $198 | $222 |
Diversity |
Hallmark University | SHSU | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 49% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Hallmark University | SHSU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Hallmark University | SHSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sam Houston State University is larger than than Hallmark University based on total student enrollment (21,480 students vs. 876 students)
Hallmark University vs. SHSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hallmark University or SHSU?
- Sam Houston State University is ?% more expensive to attend than Hallmark University for in-state tuition ($5,856.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at SHSU than Hallmark University ($15,648.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hallmark University than SHSU ($12,281 vs. $13,632)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sam Houston State University than Hallmark University (73% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sam Houston State University students is 91.4% larger than aid received Hallmark University ($10,499 vs. $5,486)
Hallmark University vs. SHSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hallmark University or SHSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHSU or Hallmark University .
- SHSU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Hallmark University (52.9%)
Hallmark University vs. SHSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hallmark University or SHSU? 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 SHSU and Hallmark University.
- Graduates from Sam Houston State University earn on average $9,800 more per year than Hallmark University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $38,000)
- Hallmark University students graduate with a $2,340 lower median federal student loan debt than SHSU graduates. ($19,160 vs. $21,500)
- Hallmark University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than SHSU graduates. ($198 vs. $222)
- More SHSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hallmark University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/