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McMurry University UMHB California State University-Northridge TLU Howard Payne University HBU Lubbock Christian University Dallas Christian College Abilene Christian University SHSU UT Permian Basin TAMUK| Hardin Simmons University | The University of Texas Pan American | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HSU | UT-Pan American | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Edinburg, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,765 | 31,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #741 | #896 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hsutx.edu | utpa.edu | ||
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Costs |
HSU | UT-Pan American | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,694 | $7,854 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,694 | $17,649 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,980 | $8,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,636 | $8,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,695 | $9,938 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
HSU | UT-Pan American | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,314 | 13,744 | ||
| Admitted | 2,042 | 12,053 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 47.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.16 | ||
| 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 | 830/1090 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
HSU | UT-Pan American | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HSU | UT-Pan American | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,989 | $10,539 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $108 |
Diversity |
HSU | UT-Pan American | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 91% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
HSU | UT-Pan American | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 0% | ||
Campus |
HSU | UT-Pan American | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas Pan American is larger than than HSU based on total student enrollment (31,559 students vs. 1,765 students)
HSU vs. UT-Pan American Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HSU or UT-Pan American?
- Hardin Simmons University is 290.8% more expensive to attend than UT-Pan American for in-state tuition ($30,694.00 vs. $7,854.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.9% higher at HSU than The University of Texas Pan American ($30,694.00 vs. $17,649.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas Pan American than HSU ($8,105 vs. $22,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas Pan American are 12.3% lower than costs at Hardin Simmons University ($8,888 vs. $9,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hardin Simmons University than The University of Texas Pan American (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hardin Simmons University students is 128.4% larger than aid received The University of Texas Pan American ($22,695 vs. $9,938)
HSU vs. UT-Pan American Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HSU or UT-Pan American? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT-Pan American or HSU .
- The average SAT score at Hardin Simmons University (1030) is 106 points higher than at UT-Pan American (924)
- Incoming HSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UT-Pan American (19)
- Accepted freshman HSU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at UT-Pan American (3.16)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than UT-Pan American (87.7%)
HSU vs. UT-Pan American Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HSU or UT-Pan American? 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-Pan American and HSU.
- The graduation rate at HSU is higher than The University of Texas Pan American (47% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Hardin Simmons University earn on average $4,700 more per year than UT-Pan American graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $41,900)
- The University of Texas Pan American students graduate with a $15,450 lower median federal student loan debt than HSU graduates. ($10,539 vs. $25,989)
- UT-Pan American graduates are paying $160 less per month on federal student loans than HSU graduates. ($108 vs. $268)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT-Pan American students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/