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Overview |
Hastings College | HSU | ||
| Location | Hastings, NE | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 936 | 1,765 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #741 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hastings.edu | hsutx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hastings College | HSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,600 | $30,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,600 | $30,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,190 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,128 | $22,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,885 | $22,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hastings College | HSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,121 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 1,513 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | 88.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1010/1198 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Hastings College | HSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hastings College | HSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,000 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Hastings College | HSU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Hastings College | HSU | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Hastings College | HSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hardin Simmons University is larger than than Hastings College based on total student enrollment (1,765 students vs. 936 students)
Hastings College vs. HSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hastings College or HSU?
- Hastings College is 6.2% more expensive to attend than HSU for in-state tuition ($32,600.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at Hastings College than Hardin Simmons University ($32,600.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hastings College than HSU ($22,128 vs. $22,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hardin Simmons University are 12.1% lower than costs at Hastings College ($9,980 vs. $11,190)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hastings College as Hardin Simmons University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hastings College students is 14.1% larger than aid received Hardin Simmons University ($25,885 vs. $22,695)
Hastings College vs. HSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hastings College or HSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSU or Hastings College .
- The average SAT score at Hastings College (1055) is 25 points higher than at HSU (1030)
- Incoming Hastings College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at HSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Hastings College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at HSU (3.43)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Hastings College (71.3%)
Hastings College vs. HSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hastings College or HSU? 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 HSU and Hastings College.
- The graduation rate at Hastings College is higher than Hardin Simmons University (56% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Hardin Simmons University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Hastings College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $45,000)
- Hardin Simmons University students graduate with a $1,011 lower median federal student loan debt than Hastings College graduates. ($25,989 vs. $27,000)
- HSU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Hastings College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Hastings College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HSU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/