- Both Wayland Baptist University and Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) are private.
- Both schools are located in Texas.
- HSU has more expensive tuition of $31,686 than Wayland Baptist University ($23,186).
- HSU has tighter acceptance rate of 81.77% than Wayland Baptist University (98.76%).
- Wayland Baptist University is larger with 2,978 students than HSU (1,765 students).
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| #32 in Texas | Rankings | #53 in Texas |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Plainview, TX | Location | Abilene, TX |
| Known as | HSU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $23,186 | Undergraduate | $31,686 |
| $15,954 | Graduate | $15,074 |
| $10,360 | Financial Aid | $21,790 |
| Admission | ||
| $35 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $50 |
| 98.76% | Acceptance Rate | 81.77% |
| 46.62% | Yield | 33.41% |
| Test Scores | 1,095 SAT, 21 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,978 | Total Students | 1,765 |
| 2,275 | Undergraduate | 1,347 |
| 703 | Graduate | 418 |
| 1,212 | Online Enrollment | 179 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 18% | Graduation Rate | 57% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 33% | |
| 39% | Retention Rate | 64% |
| $47,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 810) $2,932 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,306) $5,060 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,888 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 8 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 127 Full-time 239 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 104 Full-time 78 Part-time |
| 392 Full-time 274 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 287 Full-time 100 Part-time |
| $49,468 for Faculties $39,911 Part-time | Average Salary | $64,905 for Faculties $51,261 Part-time |