- Both Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) and Dallas Baptist University (DBU) are private.
- Both schools are located in Texas.
- DBU has more expensive tuition of $38,140 than HSU ($31,686).
- DBU has tighter acceptance rate of 39.42% than HSU (81.77%).
- HSU has higher SAT scores of 1,095 than DBU (1,080).
- DBU is larger with 4,348 students than HSU (1,765 students).
Hardin-Simmons University View More Rivals | Dallas Baptist University View More Rivals | |
| #53 in Texas | Rankings | #182 in National Universities #15 in Texas |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Abilene, TX | Location | Dallas, TX |
HSU| Known as | DBU | |
| 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) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $31,686 | Undergraduate | $38,140 |
| $15,074 | Graduate | $24,508 |
| $21,790 | Financial Aid | $15,883 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 | Application Fee | |
| 81.77% | Acceptance Rate | 39.42% |
| 33.41% | Yield | 36.34% |
| 1,095 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,080 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,765 | Total Students | 4,348 |
| 1,347 | Undergraduate | 2,971 |
| 418 | Graduate | 1,377 |
| 179 | Online Enrollment | 708 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 57% | Graduation Rate | 56% |
| 33% | Transfer-out Rate | 34% |
| 64% | Retention Rate | 62% |
| $48,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $49,200 |
| 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 | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,306) $5,060 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,447) $4,574 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (20 meals per week) $4,777 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 104 Full-time 78 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 117 Full-time 13 Part-time |
| 287 Full-time 100 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 378 Full-time 105 Part-time |
| $64,905 for Faculties $51,261 Part-time | Average Salary | $74,699 for Faculties $57,767 Part-time |