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Overview |
HSU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Keene, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,655 | 817 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #748 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hsutx.edu | swau.edu | ||
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Costs |
HSU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,694 | $23,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,694 | $23,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,634 | $9,032 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,321 | $20,198 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,743 | $14,534 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
HSU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,452 | 1,468 | ||
| Admitted | 2,367 | 815 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.5% | 55.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 19.5%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 968/1190 | 910/1200 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
HSU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HSU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,989 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
HSU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
HSU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 20% | ||
Campus |
HSU | Southwestern Adventist 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 Southwestern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (1,655 students vs. 817 students)
HSU vs. Southwestern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HSU or Southwestern Adventist University?
- Hardin Simmons University is 28.3% more expensive to attend than Southwestern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($30,694.00 vs. $23,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.3% higher at HSU than Southwestern Adventist University ($30,694.00 vs. $23,928.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Adventist University than HSU ($20,198 vs. $21,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Adventist University are 17.7% lower than costs at Hardin Simmons University ($9,032 vs. $10,634)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hardin Simmons University than Southwestern Adventist University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hardin Simmons University students is 63.4% larger than aid received Southwestern Adventist University ($23,743 vs. $14,534)
HSU vs. Southwestern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HSU or Southwestern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwestern Adventist University or HSU .
- The average SAT score at Hardin Simmons University (1030) is 126 points higher than at Southwestern Adventist University (904)
- Incoming HSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (20)
- Accepted freshman HSU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (3.3)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Southwestern Adventist University (55.5%)
HSU vs. Southwestern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HSU or Southwestern Adventist 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 Southwestern Adventist University and HSU.
- The graduation rate at HSU is higher than Southwestern Adventist University (47% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Hardin Simmons University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Southwestern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $42,600)
- Hardin Simmons University students graduate with a $11 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($25,989 vs. $26,000)
- Southwestern Adventist University and HSU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/