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McMurry University UMHB Cornell College TLU Knox College Howard Payne University Albion College Lubbock Christian University HBU Abilene Christian University Carroll University Dallas Christian College| Hardin Simmons University | Ripon College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HSU | Ripon College | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Ripon, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,655 | 734 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #748 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hsutx.edu | ripon.edu | ||
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Costs |
HSU | Ripon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,694 | $50,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,694 | $50,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,634 | $10,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,321 | $22,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,743 | $38,989 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
HSU | Ripon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,452 | 1,797 | ||
| Admitted | 2,367 | 1,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.5% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 968/1190 | 1000/1190 | ||
| 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 |
HSU | Ripon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HSU | Ripon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,989 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $289 |
Diversity |
HSU | Ripon College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
HSU | Ripon College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 35% | ||
Campus |
HSU | Ripon College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hardin Simmons University is larger than than Ripon College based on total student enrollment (1,655 students vs. 734 students)
HSU vs. Ripon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HSU or Ripon College?
- Ripon College is 64.2% more expensive to attend than HSU for in-state tuition ($50,400.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.2% higher at Ripon College than Hardin Simmons University ($50,400.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hardin Simmons University than Ripon College ($21,321 vs. $22,557)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ripon College are 4.4% lower than costs at Hardin Simmons University ($10,190 vs. $10,634)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hardin Simmons University as Ripon College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ripon College students is 64.2% larger than aid received Hardin Simmons University ($38,989 vs. $23,743)
HSU vs. Ripon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HSU or Ripon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ripon College or HSU .
- The average SAT score at Ripon College (1105) is 75 points higher than at HSU (1030)
- Incoming Ripon College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at HSU (22)
- Accepted freshman HSU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Ripon College (3.41)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Ripon College (83.9%)
HSU vs. Ripon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HSU or Ripon 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 Ripon College and HSU.
- The graduation rate at Ripon College is higher than Hardin Simmons University (70% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Ripon College earn on average $2,600 more per year than HSU graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $46,600)
- Hardin Simmons University students graduate with a $2,011 lower median federal student loan debt than Ripon College graduates. ($25,989 vs. $28,000)
- HSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Ripon College graduates. ($268 vs. $289)
- More Ripon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HSU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/