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Overview |
HSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,765 | 9,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #741 | #887 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hsutx.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
HSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,694 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,694 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,980 | $9,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,636 | $17,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,695 | $7,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
HSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,314 | 4,695 | ||
| Admitted | 2,042 | 4,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1198 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
HSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,989 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $211 |
Diversity |
HSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
HSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 12% | ||
Campus |
HSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| 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
- West Texas A & M University is larger than than HSU based on total student enrollment (9,242 students vs. 1,765 students)
HSU vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HSU or West Texas A & M University?
- Hardin Simmons University is 381.7% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($30,694.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 271.3% higher at HSU than West Texas A & M University ($30,694.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Texas A & M University than HSU ($17,001 vs. $22,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 1.2% lower than costs at Hardin Simmons University ($9,860 vs. $9,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hardin Simmons University than West Texas A & M University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hardin Simmons University students is 202.6% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($22,695 vs. $7,500)
HSU vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HSU or West Texas A & M University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Texas A & M University or HSU .
- The average SAT score at Hardin Simmons University (1030) is 59 points higher than at West Texas A & M University (971)
- Incoming HSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at West Texas A & M University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at HSU (3.43)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than HSU (88.2%)
HSU vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HSU or West Texas A & M University? 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 West Texas A & M University and HSU.
- The graduation rate at HSU is higher than West Texas A & M University (47% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Hardin Simmons University earn on average $2,500 more per year than West Texas A & M University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $44,100)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $5,489 lower median federal student loan debt than HSU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,989)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than HSU graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Texas A & M University 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/