- Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) is a private school while The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Texas.
- UT Austin has more expensive tuition of $42,778 than HSU ($31,686).
- UT Austin has tighter acceptance rate of 36.49% than HSU (81.77%).
- UT Austin has higher SAT scores of 1,370 than HSU (1,095).
- UT Austin is larger with 52,384 students than HSU (1,765 students).
Hardin-Simmons University View More Rivals | The University of Texas at Austin View More Rivals | |
| #53 in Texas | Rankings | #32 in National Universities #2 in Texas |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Abilene, TX | Location | Austin, TX |
HSU| Known as | UT Austin | |
| 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 | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $31,686 | Undergraduate | $11,678 Texas residents $42,778 out-of-state |
| $15,074 | Graduate | $12,012 Texas residents $22,954 out-of-state |
| $21,790 | Financial Aid | $10,302 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 81.77% | Acceptance Rate | 36.49% |
| 33.41% | Yield | 45.01% |
| 1,095 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,370 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,765 | Total Students | 52,384 |
| 1,347 | Undergraduate | 41,309 |
| 418 | Graduate | 11,075 |
| 179 | Online Enrollment | 375 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 57% | Graduation Rate | 87% |
| 33% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 64% | Retention Rate | 95% |
| $48,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $73,900 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,306) $5,060 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,953) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 104 Full-time 78 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,801 Full-time 518 Part-time |
| 287 Full-time 100 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 13,961 Full-time 2,646 Part-time |
| $64,905 for Faculties $51,261 Part-time | Average Salary | $127,498 for Faculties $73,243 Part-time |