| HBU vs. Abilene Christian |
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|---|---|---|
#15 in Federal Region VI Universities #30 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #9 in Federal Region VI Universities #23 in Texas Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$39,430 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$44,200 |
| cheaper$11,870 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$26,424 |
| Less$25,027 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$26,352 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,090 SAT 20 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,180 SAT 25 ACT |
| Easier84.44% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter66.03% |
| Lower10.52% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable12.11% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Recommendations 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 Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller4,276 | Total Enrollment | Larger5,219 |
| Smaller2,899 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger3,263 |
| Smaller1,377 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,956 |
| Smaller1,198 | Online Student Population | Larger1,583 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower49% | Graduate Rate | Higher59% |
| 35% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower69% | Retention Rate | Higher81% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,026) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,430) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,605) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,500) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 256 | Number of faculty | 416 |
| Lower$74,299 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$81,219 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.