- Both Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) and Wayland Baptist University are private.
- Both schools are located in Texas.
- HSU has more expensive tuition of $31,686 than Wayland Baptist University ($23,186).
- HSU has tighter acceptance rate of 81.77% than Wayland Baptist University (98.76%).
- Wayland Baptist University is larger with 2,978 students than HSU (1,765 students).
Hardin-Simmons University View More Rivals | Wayland Baptist University View More Rivals | |
| #53 in Texas | Rankings | #32 in Texas |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Abilene, TX | Location | Plainview, TX |
HSU| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $31,686 | Undergraduate | $23,186 |
| $15,074 | Graduate | $15,954 |
| $21,790 | Financial Aid | $10,360 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 | Application Fee | $35 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 81.77% | Acceptance Rate | 98.76% |
| 33.41% | Yield | 46.62% |
| 1,095 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,765 | Total Students | 2,978 |
| 1,347 | Undergraduate | 2,275 |
| 418 | Graduate | 703 |
| 179 | Online Enrollment | 1,212 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 57% | Graduation Rate | 18% |
| 33% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 64% | Retention Rate | 39% |
| $48,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $47,200 |
| 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 | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,306) $5,060 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 810) $2,932 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,888 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 8 to 1 |
| 104 Full-time 78 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 127 Full-time 239 Part-time |
| 287 Full-time 100 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 392 Full-time 274 Part-time |
| $64,905 for Faculties $51,261 Part-time | Average Salary | $49,468 for Faculties $39,911 Part-time |