- Both Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) and Southwestern University (SU) are private.
- Both schools are located in Texas.
- SU has more expensive tuition of $51,058 than HSU ($31,686).
- SU has tighter acceptance rate of 43.14% than HSU (81.77%).
- SU has higher SAT scores of 1,240 than HSU (1,095).
- HSU is larger with 1,765 students than SU (1,483 students).
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| #53 in Texas | Rankings | #128 in Liberal Arts Colleges #29 in Texas |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Abilene, TX | Location | Georgetown, TX |
HSU| Known as | SU | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $31,686 | Undergraduate | $51,058 |
| $15,074 | Graduate | |
| $21,790 | Financial Aid | $28,809 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 | Application Fee | |
| 81.77% | Acceptance Rate | 43.14% |
| 33.41% | Yield | 20.30% |
| 1,095 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,240 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,765 | Total Students | 1,483 |
| 1,347 | Undergraduate | 1,483 |
| 418 | Graduate | 0 |
| 179 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 57% | Graduation Rate | 71% |
| 33% | Transfer-out Rate | 20% |
| 64% | Retention Rate | 79% |
| $48,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $63,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate |
| Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,306) $5,060 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,102) $6,765 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 | 11 to 1 |
| 104 Full-time 78 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 110 Full-time 32 Part-time |
| 287 Full-time 100 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 397 Full-time 39 Part-time |
| $64,905 for Faculties $51,261 Part-time | Average Salary | $77,193 for Faculties $57,257 Part-time |