- Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) is a private school while Texas State University (TXST) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Texas.
- HSU has more expensive tuition of $31,686 than TXST ($23,210).
- TXST has tighter acceptance rate of 72.98% than HSU (81.77%).
- HSU has higher SAT scores of 1,095 than TXST (1,080).
- TXST is larger with 38,171 students than HSU (1,765 students).
Hardin-Simmons University View More Rivals | Texas State University View More Rivals | |
| #53 in Texas | Rankings | #131 in National Universities #11 in Texas |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Abilene, TX | Location | San Marcos, TX |
HSU| Known as | TXST | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $31,686 | Undergraduate | $11,450 Texas residents $23,210 out-of-state |
| $15,074 | Graduate | $9,901 Texas residents $18,301 out-of-state |
| $21,790 | Financial Aid | $8,408 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $55 graduate |
| 81.77% | Acceptance Rate | 72.98% |
| 33.41% | Yield | 33.15% |
| 1,095 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,080 SAT, 23 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,765 | Total Students | 38,171 |
| 1,347 | Undergraduate | 33,834 |
| 418 | Graduate | 4,337 |
| 179 | Online Enrollment | 3,449 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 57% | Graduation Rate | 55% |
| 33% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 64% | Retention Rate | 80% |
| $48,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $51,100 |
| 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: 6,853) $7,548 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 | 21 to 1 |
| 104 Full-time 78 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,298 Full-time 389 Part-time |
| 287 Full-time 100 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 3,466 Full-time 459 Part-time |
| $64,905 for Faculties $51,261 Part-time | Average Salary | $77,450 for Faculties $63,027 Part-time |