- Both Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) and Texas Christian University (TCU) are private.
- Both schools are located in Texas.
- TCU has more expensive tuition of $57,220 than HSU ($31,686).
- TCU has tighter acceptance rate of 41.08% than HSU (81.77%).
- TCU has higher SAT scores of 1,260 than HSU (1,095).
- TCU is larger with 12,273 students than HSU (1,765 students).
Hardin-Simmons University View More Rivals | Texas Christian University View More Rivals | |
| #53 in Texas | Rankings | #114 in National Universities #7 in Texas |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Abilene, TX | Location | Fort Worth, TX |
HSU| Known as | TCU | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $31,686 | Undergraduate | $57,220 |
| $15,074 | Graduate | $35,778 |
| $21,790 | Financial Aid | $28,896 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 81.77% | Acceptance Rate | 41.08% |
| 33.41% | Yield | 24.11% |
| 1,095 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,260 SAT, 29 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,765 | Total Students | 12,273 |
| 1,347 | Undergraduate | 10,523 |
| 418 | Graduate | 1,750 |
| 179 | Online Enrollment | 245 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 57% | Graduation Rate | 83% |
| 33% | Transfer-out Rate | 12% |
| 64% | Retention Rate | 92% |
| $48,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $62,600 |
| 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 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: 5,304) $8,400 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 | 14 to 1 |
| 104 Full-time 78 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 725 Full-time 317 Part-time |
| 287 Full-time 100 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,279 Full-time 410 Part-time |
| $64,905 for Faculties $51,261 Part-time | Average Salary | $114,593 for Faculties $79,584 Part-time |