Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) vs. Austin College

Two Rivalry Colleges in American Southwest Conference

  • Both Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) and Austin College are private.
  • Both schools are located in Texas.
  • Austin College has more expensive tuition of $46,500 than HSU ($31,686).
  • Austin College has tighter acceptance rate of 52.16% than HSU (81.77%).
  • Austin College has higher SAT scores of 1,240 than HSU (1,095).
  • HSU is larger with 1,765 students than Austin College (1,182 students).
Hardin-Simmons University

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#53 in Texas
Rankings#72 in Liberal Arts Colleges
#12 in Texas
Private, 4-yearsSchool TypePrivate, 4-years
Abilene, TXLocationSherman, TX
HSUKnown as
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered DegreesBachelor's
Master's
Doctoral/Research UniversityCarnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences
Tuition & Fees
$31,686Undergraduate$46,500
$15,074Graduate$29,600
$21,790Financial Aid$32,186
Admission
$50Application Fee
81.77%Acceptance Rate52.16%
33.41%Yield17.96%
1,095 SAT, 21 ACTTest Scores1,240 SAT, 26 ACT
Student Population
1,765Total Students1,182
1,347Undergraduate1,167
418Graduate15
179Online Enrollment
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
57%Graduation Rate73%
33%Transfer-out Rate
64%Retention Rate84%
$48,300Average Earning after Graduation$52,800
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesStudy Abroad
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,306)
$5,060 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,208)
$5,900 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal Plan✔ (21 meals per week)
$6,520 average annual costs
Faculties and Staffs
16 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio11 to 1
104 Full-time
78 Part-time
Number of Faculties100 Full-time
19 Part-time
287 Full-time
100 Part-time
Number of Staffs280 Full-time
43 Part-time
$64,905 for Faculties
$51,261 Part-time
Average Salary$68,097 for Faculties
$49,757 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023