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UT Dallas UNT Texas Tech UT Arlington UT Austin UTSA Texas A&M Texas State LSU Rice HBU Baylor| Hardin Simmons University | University of Houston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HSU | UH | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,765 | 46,700 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #741 | #452 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hsutx.edu | uh.edu | ||
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Costs |
HSU | UH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,694 | $8,685 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,694 | $20,877 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,980 | $10,418 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,636 | $14,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,695 | $11,457 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 75% |
Admission |
HSU | UH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,314 | 29,783 | ||
| Admitted | 2,042 | 19,728 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1198 | 1160/1330 | ||
| 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 31, 2025 |
Academics |
HSU | UH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HSU | UH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,989 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $204 |
Diversity |
HSU | UH | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
HSU | UH | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 3% | ||
Campus |
HSU | UH | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston is larger than than HSU based on total student enrollment (46,700 students vs. 1,765 students)
HSU vs. UH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HSU or UH?
- Hardin Simmons University is 253.4% more expensive to attend than UH for in-state tuition ($30,694.00 vs. $8,685.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47% higher at HSU than University of Houston ($30,694.00 vs. $20,877.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston than HSU ($14,056 vs. $22,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hardin Simmons University are 4.4% lower than costs at University of Houston ($9,980 vs. $10,418)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hardin Simmons University than University of Houston (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hardin Simmons University students is 98.1% larger than aid received University of Houston ($22,695 vs. $11,457)
HSU vs. UH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HSU or UH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UH or HSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston (1154) is 124 points higher than at HSU (1030)
- Incoming UH students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at HSU (22)
- Accepted freshman UH students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at HSU (3.43)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than UH (66.2%)
HSU vs. UH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HSU or UH? 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 UH and HSU.
- The graduation rate at HSU is higher than University of Houston (47% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Houston earn on average $12,400 more per year than HSU graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $46,600)
- University of Houston students graduate with a $6,239 lower median federal student loan debt than HSU graduates. ($19,750 vs. $25,989)
- UH graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than HSU graduates. ($204 vs. $268)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UH students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/