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McMurry University UMHB PLU Evergreen TLU UW-Seattle Howard Payne University HBU Lubbock Christian University UWT Dallas Christian College Abilene Christian University| Hardin Simmons University | Saint Martin's University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HSU | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Lacey, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,655 | 1,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #748 | #607 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hsutx.edu | stmartin.edu | ||
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Costs |
HSU | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,694 | $43,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,694 | $43,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,634 | $13,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,321 | $22,779 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,743 | $33,751 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
HSU | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,452 | 3,473 | ||
| Admitted | 2,367 | 2,637 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.5% | 75.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 14/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 968/1190 | 970/1180 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2026 |
Academics |
HSU | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HSU | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,989 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
HSU | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
HSU | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 18% | ||
Campus |
HSU | Saint Martin's University | ||
| 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 Saint Martin's University based on total student enrollment (1,655 students vs. 1,505 students)
HSU vs. Saint Martin's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HSU or Saint Martin's University?
- Saint Martin's University is 42% more expensive to attend than HSU for in-state tuition ($43,600.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42% higher at Saint Martin's University than Hardin Simmons University ($43,600.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hardin Simmons University than Saint Martin's University ($21,321 vs. $22,779)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hardin Simmons University are 31.5% lower than costs at Saint Martin's University ($10,634 vs. $13,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hardin Simmons University than Saint Martin's University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Martin's University students is 42.2% larger than aid received Hardin Simmons University ($33,751 vs. $23,743)
HSU vs. Saint Martin's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HSU or Saint Martin's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Martin's University or HSU .
- The average SAT score at Saint Martin's University (1047) is 17 points higher than at HSU (1030)
- Incoming Saint Martin's University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at HSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Saint Martin's University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at HSU (3.43)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Saint Martin's University (75.9%)
HSU vs. Saint Martin's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HSU or Saint Martin's University? 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 Saint Martin's University and HSU.
- The graduation rate at Saint Martin's University is higher than Hardin Simmons University (48% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Saint Martin's University earn on average $1,900 more per year than HSU graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $46,600)
- Saint Martin's University students graduate with a $989 lower median federal student loan debt than HSU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,989)
- Saint Martin's University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than HSU graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Martin's University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/