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McMurry University UMHB UIW West Texas A & M University TLU Howard Payne University Texas State HBU Lubbock Christian University Abilene Christian University Dallas Christian College University of Houston-Downtown| Hardin Simmons University | Texas A&M International University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HSU | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Laredo, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,655 | 8,536 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #748 | #827 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hsutx.edu | tamiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
HSU | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,694 | $3,818 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,694 | $13,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,634 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,321 | $3,833 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,743 | $11,127 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
HSU | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,452 | 8,309 | ||
| Admitted | 2,367 | 3,819 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.5% | 46% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 36.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 968/1190 | 920/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
HSU | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HSU | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,989 | $14,806 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $153 |
Diversity |
HSU | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 95% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
HSU | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 0% | ||
Campus |
HSU | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M International University is larger than than HSU based on total student enrollment (8,536 students vs. 1,655 students)
HSU vs. Texas A&M International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HSU or Texas A&M International University?
- Hardin Simmons University is 703.9% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M International University for in-state tuition ($30,694.00 vs. $3,818.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.1% higher at HSU than Texas A&M International University ($30,694.00 vs. $13,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M International University than HSU ($3,833 vs. $21,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M International University are 10.2% lower than costs at Hardin Simmons University ($9,650 vs. $10,634)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hardin Simmons University than Texas A&M International University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hardin Simmons University students is 113.4% larger than aid received Texas A&M International University ($23,743 vs. $11,127)
HSU vs. Texas A&M International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HSU or Texas A&M International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A&M International University or HSU .
- The average SAT score at Hardin Simmons University (1030) is 125 points higher than at Texas A&M International University (905)
- Incoming HSU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Texas A&M International University (18)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M International University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at HSU (3.43)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Texas A&M International University (46%)
HSU vs. Texas A&M International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HSU or Texas A&M International 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 Texas A&M International University and HSU.
- The graduation rate at HSU is higher than Texas A&M International University (47% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Hardin Simmons University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Texas A&M International University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $45,200)
- Texas A&M International University students graduate with a $11,183 lower median federal student loan debt than HSU graduates. ($14,806 vs. $25,989)
- Texas A&M International University graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than HSU graduates. ($153 vs. $268)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A&M International University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/