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Texas A&M UNT UT Arlington UH UT Dallas Texas State Oklahoma State University-Main Campus UT Austin Baylor Tarleton UTSA UNM| Hardin Simmons University | Texas Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HSU | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,765 | 40,378 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #741 | #449 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hsutx.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
HSU | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,694 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,694 | $21,205 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,980 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,636 | $17,896 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,695 | $9,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
HSU | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,314 | 35,400 | ||
| Admitted | 2,042 | 23,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2% | 67.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1198 | 1090/1280 | ||
| 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 | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HSU | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,989 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $232 |
Diversity |
HSU | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
HSU | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 9% | ||
Campus |
HSU | Texas Tech | ||
| 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 Tech University is larger than than HSU based on total student enrollment (40,378 students vs. 1,765 students)
HSU vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HSU or Texas Tech?
- Hardin Simmons University is 243.5% more expensive to attend than Texas Tech for in-state tuition ($30,694.00 vs. $8,935.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.7% higher at HSU than Texas Tech University ($30,694.00 vs. $21,205.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Tech University than HSU ($17,896 vs. $22,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hardin Simmons University are 4.8% lower than costs at Texas Tech University ($9,980 vs. $10,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hardin Simmons University than Texas Tech University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hardin Simmons University students is 142.5% larger than aid received Texas Tech University ($22,695 vs. $9,359)
HSU vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HSU or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or HSU .
- The average SAT score at Texas Tech University (1134) is 104 points higher than at HSU (1030)
- Incoming Texas Tech students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at HSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at HSU (3.43)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Texas Tech (67.3%)
HSU vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HSU or Texas Tech? 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 Tech and HSU.
- The graduation rate at Texas Tech is higher than Hardin Simmons University (61% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $11,900 more per year than HSU graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $46,600)
- Texas Tech University students graduate with a $3,489 lower median federal student loan debt than HSU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,989)
- Texas Tech graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than HSU graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas Tech students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/