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NMSU McMurry University UMHB Texas Tech UT Permian Basin UTSA Lamar University GCU UT Austin Tarleton Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio TLU| Hardin Simmons University | The University of Texas at El Paso | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HSU | UTEP | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | El Paso, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,765 | 23,880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #741 | #1039 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hsutx.edu | utep.edu | ||
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Costs |
HSU | UTEP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,694 | $7,704 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,694 | $23,112 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,980 | $9,582 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,636 | $9,563 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,695 | $10,564 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
HSU | UTEP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,314 | 10,493 | ||
| Admitted | 2,042 | 10,485 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2% | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 35.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1198 | 870/1090 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
HSU | UTEP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HSU | UTEP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,989 | $17,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $178 |
Diversity |
HSU | UTEP | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 83% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
HSU | UTEP | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 2% | ||
Campus |
HSU | UTEP | ||
| 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 El Paso is larger than than HSU based on total student enrollment (23,880 students vs. 1,765 students)
HSU vs. UTEP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HSU or UTEP?
- Hardin Simmons University is 298.4% more expensive to attend than UTEP for in-state tuition ($30,694.00 vs. $7,704.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.8% higher at HSU than The University of Texas at El Paso ($30,694.00 vs. $23,112.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at El Paso than HSU ($9,563 vs. $22,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at El Paso are 4.2% lower than costs at Hardin Simmons University ($9,582 vs. $9,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hardin Simmons University than The University of Texas at El Paso (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hardin Simmons University students is 114.8% larger than aid received The University of Texas at El Paso ($22,695 vs. $10,564)
HSU vs. UTEP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HSU or UTEP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTEP or HSU .
- The average SAT score at Hardin Simmons University (1030) is 97 points higher than at UTEP (933)
- Incoming HSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UTEP (20)
- Accepted freshman HSU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at UTEP (3.3)
- UTEP has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than HSU (88.2%)
HSU vs. UTEP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HSU or UTEP? 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 UTEP and HSU.
- The graduation rate at HSU is higher than The University of Texas at El Paso (47% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Hardin Simmons University earn on average $4,400 more per year than UTEP graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $42,200)
- The University of Texas at El Paso students graduate with a $8,739 lower median federal student loan debt than HSU graduates. ($17,250 vs. $25,989)
- UTEP graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than HSU graduates. ($178 vs. $268)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTEP students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/