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UTSA Texas Tech UNT Texas A&M UH UT Austin Baylor SHSU SFASU McMurry University UT Dallas Lamar University| Hardin Simmons University | Texas State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HSU | Texas State | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | San Marcos, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,765 | 38,171 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #741 | #667 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hsutx.edu | txstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
HSU | Texas State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,694 | $8,606 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,694 | $20,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,980 | $11,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,636 | $14,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,695 | $11,791 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
HSU | Texas State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,314 | 28,908 | ||
| Admitted | 2,042 | 25,353 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 30% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1198 | 980/1180 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
HSU | Texas State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HSU | Texas State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,989 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $219 |
Diversity |
HSU | Texas State | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
HSU | Texas State | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 2% | ||
Campus |
HSU | Texas State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas State University is larger than than HSU based on total student enrollment (38,171 students vs. 1,765 students)
HSU vs. Texas State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HSU or Texas State?
- Hardin Simmons University is 256.7% more expensive to attend than Texas State for in-state tuition ($30,694.00 vs. $8,606.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.2% higher at HSU than Texas State University ($30,694.00 vs. $20,030.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas State University than HSU ($14,120 vs. $22,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hardin Simmons University are 14.8% lower than costs at Texas State University ($9,980 vs. $11,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hardin Simmons University than Texas State University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hardin Simmons University students is 92.5% larger than aid received Texas State University ($22,695 vs. $11,791)
HSU vs. Texas State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HSU or Texas State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas State or HSU .
- The average SAT score at Texas State University (1038) is 8 points higher than at HSU (1030)
- Incoming Texas State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at HSU (22)
- Accepted freshman HSU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Texas State (3.38)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Texas State (87.7%)
HSU vs. Texas State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HSU or Texas State? 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 State and HSU.
- The graduation rate at Texas State is higher than Hardin Simmons University (56% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Texas State University earn on average $2,600 more per year than HSU graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $46,600)
- Texas State University students graduate with a $4,739 lower median federal student loan debt than HSU graduates. ($21,250 vs. $25,989)
- Texas State graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than HSU graduates. ($219 vs. $268)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas State students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/