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PVAMU University of Houston-Downtown McMurry University UMHB UH Tennessee State University Lamar University SHSU Southern University and A & M College Texas State GSU- Grambling Langston University| Hardin Simmons University | Texas Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HSU | TSU | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,655 | 8,469 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #748 | #1013 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hsutx.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
HSU | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,694 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,694 | $20,037 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,634 | $10,914 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,321 | $15,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,743 | $9,437 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
HSU | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,452 | 7,867 | ||
| Admitted | 2,367 | 7,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.5% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 22.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 968/1190 | 800/1000 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
HSU | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HSU | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,989 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $303 |
Diversity |
HSU | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 71% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
HSU | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 22% | ||
Campus |
HSU | TSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Southern University is larger than than HSU based on total student enrollment (8,469 students vs. 1,655 students)
HSU vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HSU or TSU?
- Hardin Simmons University is 312.7% more expensive to attend than TSU for in-state tuition ($30,694.00 vs. $7,437.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.2% higher at HSU than Texas Southern University ($30,694.00 vs. $20,037.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Southern University than HSU ($15,021 vs. $21,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hardin Simmons University are 2.6% lower than costs at Texas Southern University ($10,634 vs. $10,914)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hardin Simmons University than Texas Southern University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hardin Simmons University students is 151.6% larger than aid received Texas Southern University ($23,743 vs. $9,437)
HSU vs. TSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HSU or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or HSU .
- The average SAT score at Hardin Simmons University (1030) is 213 points higher than at TSU (817)
- Incoming HSU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at TSU (17)
- Accepted freshman HSU students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at TSU (3.0)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than TSU (93.4%)
HSU vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HSU or TSU? 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 TSU and HSU.
- The graduation rate at HSU is higher than Texas Southern University (47% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Hardin Simmons University earn on average $10,400 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $36,200)
- Hardin Simmons University students graduate with a $3,369 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($25,989 vs. $29,358)
- HSU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($268 vs. $303)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/