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UT Arlington UT Dallas Texas Tech UH Texas A&M UT Austin Texas State Texas Woman's University WSU Tarleton Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Baylor| Hardin Simmons University | University of North Texas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HSU | UNT | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,655 | 47,507 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #748 | #690 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hsutx.edu | unt.edu | ||
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Costs |
HSU | UNT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,694 | $8,319 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,694 | $18,399 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,634 | $10,805 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,321 | $14,675 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,743 | $11,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
HSU | UNT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,452 | 36,807 | ||
| Admitted | 2,367 | 26,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.5% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 968/1190 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
HSU | UNT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HSU | UNT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,989 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $206 |
Diversity |
HSU | UNT | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
HSU | UNT | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 4% | ||
Campus |
HSU | UNT | ||
| 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
- University of North Texas is larger than than HSU based on total student enrollment (47,507 students vs. 1,655 students)
HSU vs. UNT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HSU or UNT?
- Hardin Simmons University is 269% more expensive to attend than UNT for in-state tuition ($30,694.00 vs. $8,319.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.8% higher at HSU than University of North Texas ($30,694.00 vs. $18,399.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Texas than HSU ($14,675 vs. $21,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hardin Simmons University are 1.6% lower than costs at University of North Texas ($10,634 vs. $10,805)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hardin Simmons University than University of North Texas (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hardin Simmons University students is 113.1% larger than aid received University of North Texas ($23,743 vs. $11,142)
HSU vs. UNT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HSU or UNT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNT or HSU .
- The average SAT score at University of North Texas (1093) is 63 points higher than at HSU (1030)
- Incoming UNT students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at HSU (22)
- Accepted freshman UNT 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 (96.5%) than UNT (72.5%)
HSU vs. UNT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HSU or UNT? 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 UNT and HSU.
- The graduation rate at UNT is higher than Hardin Simmons University (49% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of North Texas earn on average $400 more per year than HSU graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $46,600)
- University of North Texas students graduate with a $5,989 lower median federal student loan debt than HSU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,989)
- UNT graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than HSU graduates. ($206 vs. $268)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNT 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/