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SHSU Tarleton Texas A&M Texas State McMurry University UT Tyler UMHB UH UNT Texas Tech MSU UTSA| Hardin Simmons University | Stephen F Austin State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HSU | SFASU | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,655 | 10,888 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #748 | #823 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hsutx.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
HSU | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,694 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,694 | $17,922 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,634 | $11,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,321 | $15,498 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,743 | $8,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
HSU | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,452 | 12,591 | ||
| Admitted | 2,367 | 11,112 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.5% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 968/1190 | 980/1160 | ||
| 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 | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HSU | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,989 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
HSU | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
HSU | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 1% | ||
Campus |
HSU | SFASU | ||
| 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
- Stephen F Austin State University is larger than than HSU based on total student enrollment (10,888 students vs. 1,655 students)
HSU vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HSU or SFASU?
- Hardin Simmons University is 291.4% more expensive to attend than SFASU for in-state tuition ($30,694.00 vs. $7,842.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.3% higher at HSU than Stephen F Austin State University ($30,694.00 vs. $17,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stephen F Austin State University than HSU ($15,498 vs. $21,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hardin Simmons University are 4.8% lower than costs at Stephen F Austin State University ($10,634 vs. $11,142)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hardin Simmons University than Stephen F Austin State University (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hardin Simmons University students is 173.1% larger than aid received Stephen F Austin State University ($23,743 vs. $8,695)
HSU vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HSU or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or HSU .
- The average SAT score at Hardin Simmons University (1030) is 29 points higher than at SFASU (1001)
- Incoming HSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at SFASU (22)
- Accepted freshman HSU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at SFASU (3.26)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than SFASU (88.3%)
HSU vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HSU or SFASU? 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 SFASU and HSU.
- The graduation rate at HSU is higher than Stephen F Austin State University (47% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Hardin Simmons University earn on average $2,000 more per year than SFASU graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $44,600)
- Stephen F Austin State University students graduate with a $989 lower median federal student loan debt than HSU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,989)
- SFASU 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 SFASU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/