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UNT UT Dallas Texas Tech UH UT Austin UTSA Texas A&M Texas Woman's University San Jose State WSU Cal State Long Beach TCU| Hardin Simmons University | The University of Texas at Arlington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HSU | UT Arlington | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Arlington, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,765 | 43,946 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #741 | #719 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hsutx.edu | uta.edu | ||
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Costs |
HSU | UT Arlington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,694 | $9,206 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,694 | $26,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,980 | $11,392 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,636 | $14,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,695 | $11,370 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
HSU | UT Arlington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,314 | 21,963 | ||
| Admitted | 2,042 | 17,747 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1198 | 1000/1240 | ||
| 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 | UT Arlington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HSU | UT Arlington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,989 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $186 |
Diversity |
HSU | UT Arlington | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
HSU | UT Arlington | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 1% | ||
Campus |
HSU | UT Arlington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Arlington is larger than than HSU based on total student enrollment (43,946 students vs. 1,765 students)
HSU vs. UT Arlington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HSU or UT Arlington?
- Hardin Simmons University is 233.4% more expensive to attend than UT Arlington for in-state tuition ($30,694.00 vs. $9,206.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.6% higher at HSU than The University of Texas at Arlington ($30,694.00 vs. $26,778.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Arlington than HSU ($14,262 vs. $22,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hardin Simmons University are 14.1% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Arlington ($9,980 vs. $11,392)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hardin Simmons University than The University of Texas at Arlington (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hardin Simmons University students is 99.6% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Arlington ($22,695 vs. $11,370)
HSU vs. UT Arlington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HSU or UT Arlington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Arlington or HSU .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Arlington (1038) is 8 points higher than at HSU (1030)
- Incoming UT Arlington students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at HSU (22)
- Accepted freshman HSU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.43) as students at UT Arlington (3.43)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than UT Arlington (80.8%)
HSU vs. UT Arlington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HSU or UT Arlington? 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 UT Arlington and HSU.
- The graduation rate at HSU is higher than The University of Texas at Arlington (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Arlington earn on average $5,100 more per year than HSU graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $46,600)
- The University of Texas at Arlington students graduate with a $7,989 lower median federal student loan debt than HSU graduates. ($18,000 vs. $25,989)
- UT Arlington graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than HSU graduates. ($186 vs. $268)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Arlington 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/