- Both Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) and St. Mary's University are private.
- Both schools are located in Texas.
- St. Mary's University has more expensive tuition of $36,242 than HSU ($31,686).
- St. Mary's University has tighter acceptance rate of 79.90% than HSU (81.77%).
- St. Mary's University is larger with 3,253 students than HSU (1,765 students).
Hardin-Simmons University View More Rivals | St. Mary's University View More Rivals | |
| #53 in Texas | Rankings | #19 in Texas |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Abilene, TX | Location | San Antonio, TX |
HSU| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $31,686 | Undergraduate | $36,242 |
| $15,074 | Graduate | $21,006 |
| $21,790 | Financial Aid | $26,675 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 | Application Fee | |
| 81.77% | Acceptance Rate | 79.90% |
| 33.41% | Yield | 18.01% |
| 1,095 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,765 | Total Students | 3,253 |
| 1,347 | Undergraduate | 2,001 |
| 418 | Graduate | 1,252 |
| 179 | Online Enrollment | 146 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 57% | Graduation Rate | 55% |
| 33% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 64% | Retention Rate | 68% |
| $48,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $52,000 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,306) $5,060 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,615) $7,212 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 | 209 Full-time 113 Part-time |
| 287 Full-time 100 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 590 Full-time 122 Part-time |
| $64,905 for Faculties $51,261 Part-time | Average Salary | $91,829 for Faculties $58,890 Part-time |