| HSU vs. Baylor |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#10 in Federal Region VI Universities #24 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #91 in National Universities #8 in Texas Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$31,686 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$54,844 |
| cheaper$15,074 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$41,130 |
| Less$21,790 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$26,225 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,095 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,320 SAT 30 ACT |
| Easier88.25% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter45.88% |
| Lower17.14% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable17.63% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,765 | Total Enrollment | Larger20,709 |
| Smaller1,347 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger15,213 |
| Smaller418 | Graduate Student Population | Larger5,496 |
| Smaller179 | Online Student Population | Larger2,920 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower57% | Graduate Rate | Higher81% |
| 33% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower64% | Retention Rate | Higher90% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,306) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,768) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,900) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,247) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 182 | Number of faculties | 1,521 |
| Lower$68,149 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$99,296 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.