- Both Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) and Abilene Christian University are private.
- Both schools are located in Texas.
- Abilene Christian University has more expensive tuition of $42,380 than HSU ($31,686).
- Abilene Christian University has tighter acceptance rate of 58.06% than HSU (81.77%).
- Abilene Christian University has higher SAT scores of 1,160 than HSU (1,095).
- Abilene Christian University is larger with 5,079 students than HSU (1,765 students).
Hardin-Simmons University View More Rivals | Abilene Christian University View More Rivals | |
| #53 in Texas | Rankings | #13 in Texas |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Abilene, TX | Location | Abilene, TX |
HSU| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $31,686 | Undergraduate | $42,380 |
| $15,074 | Graduate | $24,174 |
| $21,790 | Financial Aid | $24,769 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 | Application Fee | $65 |
| 81.77% | Acceptance Rate | 58.06% |
| 33.41% | Yield | 16.33% |
| 1,095 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,160 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,765 | Total Students | 5,079 |
| 1,347 | Undergraduate | 3,211 |
| 418 | Graduate | 1,868 |
| 179 | Online Enrollment | 1,513 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 57% | Graduation Rate | 60% |
| 33% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 64% | Retention Rate | 79% |
| $48,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,900 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,306) $5,060 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,430) $6,000 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 104 Full-time 78 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 272 Full-time 137 Part-time |
| 287 Full-time 100 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 810 Full-time 234 Part-time |
| $64,905 for Faculties $51,261 Part-time | Average Salary | $76,618 for Faculties $58,579 Part-time |