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Abilene, TX · Addison, TX
| Hardin-Simmons University | Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $19,555/yr | $23,698/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $13,822/yr | $24,283/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $24,711 | $24,250 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $15,190/yr | $22,852/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $17,248/yr | $21,723/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $18,182/yr | $26,586/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $25,639/yr | No data reported |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $262/mo | $257/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $11,500/yr | No data reported |
| Room & board (off campus) | $11,500/yr | $11,628/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,226/yr | $1,250/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,450/yr | No data reported |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $45,904/yr | $30,295/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $32,960/yr | $14,520/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $32,960/yr | $14,520/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 40% | 71% |
| Students taking federal loans | 82% | 80% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 90% | 100% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1010–1190 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1108 | No data reported |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 19–26 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 17–24 · Math 18–24 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 2,452 | 150 |
| Students accepted | 2,367 | 150 |
| Students who enrolled | 356 | 108 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 15% | 72% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 29% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 21% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 46% | No data reported |
| Freshmen who come back | 65% | 48% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $54,771/yr | $55,736/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $37,653–$77,040 | $36,361–$80,010 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 56% | No data reported |
| White students graduating | 52% | No data reported |
| Black students graduating | 31% | No data reported |
| Hispanic students graduating | 35% | No data reported |
| Asian students graduating | 20% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $44,392/yr | $46,727/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 75% | 73% |
| Graduate on time | 37% | No data reported |
| Pell students who graduate | 38% | No data reported |
| First-gen students who finish | 46% | 47% |
| Low-income students who finish | 41% | 42% |
| Students who transfer out | 33% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $48,639/yr | $52,257/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 22% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 15% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 9% | Health Professions 43% · Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 15% · Business, Management & Marketing 12% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 22% of degrees | Health Professions — 43% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 15% of degrees | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 15% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 9% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 12% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Social Sciences — 9% of degrees | Family & Consumer Sciences — 10% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Education — 8% of degrees | Psychology — 10% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $113,805/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $72,481/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 14% | 0.9% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,283 | 1,219 |
| Students per professor | 15 : 1 | 25 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 374 | No data reported |
| Average professor pay | $8,035/mo | No data reported |
| Full-time professors | 64% | No data reported |
| Fully online | No | Yes — fully online |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $53,330 | $67,009 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | Suburb (large) |
| Location | Abilene, TX | Addison, TX |
| Region | Southwest | Southwest |
| Founded | 1891 | No data reported |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities | No data reported |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Branch campus |
| International students | 3.2% | 0.4% |
| Men | 50% | 17% |
| Women | 50% | 83% |
| White students | 55% | 48% |
| Black students | 10% | 20% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 26% | 20% |
| Asian students | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Two or more races | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| Other / not reported | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 31% | 24% |
| Part-time students | 5.1% | 23% |
| Students age 25+ | 5.6% | 69% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $12,190/yr | $6,085/yr |
| Endowment | $222.0M | $95.4M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | No — no campus housing |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,180 | No data reported |
| Required to live on campus | No | No data reported |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $5,300/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan charge | $5,900/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | No |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | No data reported |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Baptist | Churches of Christ |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | No |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | No |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | No |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | No | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | No |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | Yes |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | No data reported |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | No intercollegiate athletics reported |
| Football team | Yes | No data reported |
| Varsity teams | 18 | No data reported |
| Student athletes | 535 | No data reported |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | No data reported |
| Athletics budget | $4.4M | No data reported |
| Athletics revenue | $5.8M | No data reported |
| Recruiting spend | $18,934 | No data reported |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.