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Texas Tech SHSU TAMUK A&M Commerce UNT Angelo State SFASU Texas A&M West Texas A & M University MSU Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi McMurry University| Hardin Simmons University | Tarleton State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HSU | Tarleton | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Stephenville, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,765 | 14,092 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #741 | #871 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hsutx.edu | tarleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
HSU | Tarleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,694 | $4,416 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,694 | $14,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,980 | $10,328 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,636 | $13,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,695 | $8,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
HSU | Tarleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,314 | 5,788 | ||
| Admitted | 2,042 | 5,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2% | 87.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 48.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1198 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
HSU | Tarleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HSU | Tarleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,989 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $204 |
Diversity |
HSU | Tarleton | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
HSU | Tarleton | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 3% | ||
Campus |
HSU | Tarleton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tarleton State University is larger than than HSU based on total student enrollment (14,092 students vs. 1,765 students)
HSU vs. Tarleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HSU or Tarleton?
- Hardin Simmons University is 595.1% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($30,694.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116% higher at HSU than Tarleton State University ($30,694.00 vs. $14,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tarleton State University than HSU ($13,755 vs. $22,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hardin Simmons University are 3.5% lower than costs at Tarleton State University ($9,980 vs. $10,328)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hardin Simmons University than Tarleton State University (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hardin Simmons University students is 168.2% larger than aid received Tarleton State University ($22,695 vs. $8,463)
HSU vs. Tarleton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HSU or Tarleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tarleton or HSU .
- The average SAT score at Hardin Simmons University (1030) is 71 points higher than at Tarleton (959)
- Incoming HSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Tarleton (21)
- Accepted freshman HSU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Tarleton (3.21)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Tarleton (87.1%)
HSU vs. Tarleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HSU or Tarleton? 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 Tarleton and HSU.
- The graduation rate at HSU is higher than Tarleton State University (47% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Hardin Simmons University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Tarleton graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $45,500)
- Tarleton State University students graduate with a $6,239 lower median federal student loan debt than HSU graduates. ($19,750 vs. $25,989)
- Tarleton graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than HSU graduates. ($204 vs. $268)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tarleton students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/