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McMurry University UMHB UCO-Central University of Houston-Downtown Fort Hays State University TLU Howard Payne University KU HBU SWOSU Lubbock Christian University Dallas Christian College| University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma | Hardin Simmons University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USAO | HSU | ||
| Location | Chickasha, OK | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 914 | 1,655 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #748 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usao.edu | hsutx.edu | ||
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Costs |
USAO | HSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,630 | $30,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,820 | $30,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,640 | $10,634 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,685 | $21,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,030 | $23,743 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
USAO | HSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,465 | 2,452 | ||
| Admitted | 817 | 2,367 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.8% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1043/1188 | 968/1190 | ||
| 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 | Sep 2, 2025 |
Academics |
USAO | HSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USAO | HSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $268 |
Diversity |
USAO | HSU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
USAO | HSU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 3% | ||
Campus |
USAO | 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 USAO based on total student enrollment (1,655 students vs. 914 students)
USAO vs. HSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USAO or HSU?
- Hardin Simmons University is 363% more expensive to attend than USAO for in-state tuition ($30,694.00 vs. $6,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.2% higher at HSU than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ($30,694.00 vs. $17,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than HSU ($8,685 vs. $21,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are 39.2% lower than costs at Hardin Simmons University ($7,640 vs. $10,634)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hardin Simmons University than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hardin Simmons University students is 82.2% larger than aid received University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ($23,743 vs. $13,030)
USAO vs. HSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USAO or HSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSU or USAO .
- The average SAT score at Hardin Simmons University (1030) is 31 points higher than at USAO (999)
- Incoming USAO students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at HSU (22)
- Accepted freshman USAO students have at the same average high school GPA (3.43) as students at HSU (3.43)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than USAO (55.8%)
USAO vs. HSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USAO 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 USAO.
- The graduation rate at HSU is higher than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (47% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Hardin Simmons University earn on average $10,500 more per year than USAO graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $36,100)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USAO students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/