- Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) is a private school while The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Texas.
- HSU has more expensive tuition of $31,686 than UTRGV ($19,939).
- UTRGV has tighter acceptance rate of 80.48% than HSU (81.77%).
- HSU has higher SAT scores of 1,095 than UTRGV (1,030).
- UTRGV is larger with 31,559 students than HSU (1,765 students).
Hardin-Simmons University View More Rivals | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley View More Rivals | |
| #53 in Texas | Rankings | #235 in National Universities #22 in Texas |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Abilene, TX | Location | Edinburg, TX |
HSU| Known as | UTRGV | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 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 | $9,859 Texas residents $19,939 out-of-state |
| $15,074 | Graduate | $8,443 Texas residents $15,994 out-of-state |
| $21,790 | Financial Aid | $7,475 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 | Application Fee | $50 |
| 81.77% | Acceptance Rate | 80.48% |
| 33.41% | Yield | 53.09% |
| 1,095 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,030 SAT, 19 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,765 | Total Students | 31,559 |
| 1,347 | Undergraduate | 26,434 |
| 418 | Graduate | 5,125 |
| 179 | Online Enrollment | 5,587 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 57% | Graduation Rate | 52% |
| 33% | Transfer-out Rate | 17% |
| 64% | Retention Rate | 76% |
| $48,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $44,200 |
| 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: 1,106) $4,001 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 | 19 to 1 |
| 104 Full-time 78 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,335 Full-time 258 Part-time |
| 287 Full-time 100 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 3,819 Full-time 566 Part-time |
| $64,905 for Faculties $51,261 Part-time | Average Salary | $76,936 for Faculties $54,006 Part-time |