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McMurry University UMHB TLU Howard Payne University TSU HBU Lubbock Christian University Dallas Christian College Abilene Christian University Tarleton Texas Tech| Hardin Simmons University | Midland College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HSU | Midland College | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Midland, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,765 | 5,404 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #741 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hsutx.edu | midland.edu | ||
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Costs |
HSU | Midland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,694 | $2,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,694 | $4,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,980 | $5,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,636 | $6,906 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,695 | $4,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
HSU | Midland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,314 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,042 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1198 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
HSU | Midland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HSU | Midland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,989 | $5,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $56 |
Diversity |
HSU | Midland College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
HSU | Midland College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 2% | ||
Campus |
HSU | Midland College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Midland College is larger than than HSU based on total student enrollment (5,404 students vs. 1,765 students)
HSU vs. Midland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HSU or Midland College?
- Hardin Simmons University is 718.5% more expensive to attend than Midland College for in-state tuition ($30,694.00 vs. $3,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 516.3% higher at HSU than Midland College ($30,694.00 vs. $4,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midland College than HSU ($6,906 vs. $22,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midland College are 72.1% lower than costs at Hardin Simmons University ($5,800 vs. $9,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hardin Simmons University than Midland College (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hardin Simmons University students is 360% larger than aid received Midland College ($22,695 vs. $4,934)
Which college is harder to get into, HSU or Midland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Midland College or HSU .
HSU vs. Midland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HSU or Midland College? 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 Midland College and HSU.
- Graduates from Hardin Simmons University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Midland College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $44,000)
- Midland College students graduate with a $20,489 lower median federal student loan debt than HSU graduates. ($5,500 vs. $25,989)
- Midland College graduates are paying $212 less per month on federal student loans than HSU graduates. ($56 vs. $268)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Midland College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/