Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 6 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 6 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardin-Simmons University | Abilene, TX | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Howard Payne University | Brownwood, TX | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| Southwestern Christian College | Terrell, TX | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor |
| Messenger College | Bedford, TX | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Grace School of Theology | Conroe, TX | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary | Fort Worth, TX | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is - for all undergraduate students. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardin-Simmons University | $31,686 | 88.25% | 57% | 16:1 | 1,765 |
| Howard Payne University | $33,322 | 62.29% | 32% | 10:1 | 838 |
| Southwestern Christian College | $12,121 | - | 5% | 15:1 | 88 |
| Messenger College | $11,200 | 50.00% | 16% | 9:1 | 19 |
| Grace School of Theology | $6,760 | - | - | 15:1 | 611 |
| The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary | $10,446 | 73.20% | 31% | 22:1 | 2,286 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |