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Texas State UT Austin UH UT Arlington UIW Texas A&M UT Dallas St. Mary's University Texas Tech UNT University of Houston-Downtown McMurry University| Hardin Simmons University | The University of Texas at San Antonio | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HSU | UTSA | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,765 | 34,393 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #741 | #901 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hsutx.edu | utsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
HSU | UTSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,694 | $5,951 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,694 | $18,259 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,980 | $11,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,636 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,695 | $8,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 71% |
Admission |
HSU | UTSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,314 | 23,295 | ||
| Admitted | 2,042 | 20,243 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1198 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | UTSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HSU | UTSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,989 | $22,983 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $237 |
Diversity |
HSU | UTSA | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 53% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
HSU | UTSA | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 2% | ||
Campus |
HSU | UTSA | ||
| 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 San Antonio is larger than than HSU based on total student enrollment (34,393 students vs. 1,765 students)
HSU vs. UTSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HSU or UTSA?
- Hardin Simmons University is 415.8% more expensive to attend than UTSA for in-state tuition ($30,694.00 vs. $5,951.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.1% higher at HSU than The University of Texas at San Antonio ($30,694.00 vs. $18,259.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at San Antonio than HSU ($12,664 vs. $22,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hardin Simmons University are 10.7% lower than costs at The University of Texas at San Antonio ($9,980 vs. $11,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hardin Simmons University than The University of Texas at San Antonio (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hardin Simmons University students is 154% larger than aid received The University of Texas at San Antonio ($22,695 vs. $8,934)
HSU vs. UTSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HSU or UTSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTSA or HSU .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at San Antonio (1043) is 13 points higher than at HSU (1030)
- Incoming UTSA students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at HSU (22)
- Accepted freshman HSU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at UTSA (3.36)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than UTSA (86.9%)
HSU vs. UTSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HSU or UTSA? 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 UTSA and HSU.
- The graduation rate at HSU is higher than The University of Texas at San Antonio (47% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at San Antonio earn on average $1,300 more per year than HSU graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $46,600)
- The University of Texas at San Antonio students graduate with a $3,006 lower median federal student loan debt than HSU graduates. ($22,983 vs. $25,989)
- UTSA graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than HSU graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTSA 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/