Academic Comparison between HSU and TVCC

Hardin-Simmons University and Trinity Valley Community College are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. HSU is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Abilene, TX and TVCC is a four-year, public school located in Athens, TX.

The following list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare them with comprehensive information on full comparison page.

HSU is a private (not-for-profit) and TVCC is a public school and both are four-year schools.
HSU has more expensive tuition & fees ($32,960) than TVCC ($5,970).
TVCC has more students with 5,961 students while HSU has 1,665 students.
HSU has a lower number of students per faculty with 15 to 1 while TVCC's ratio is 21 to 1.
TVCC has more full-time faculties with 158 faculties while HSU has 91 full-time faculties.

Comparison Table with important Academic Factors

Hardin-Simmons University	vs.	Trinity Valley Community College
Abilene, Texas	Location	Athens, Texas
Four-year, Private (not-for-profit)	School Type	four-year, Public
Doctor's degree	Highest Degree Offered	Bachelor's degree
Doctoral / Research University	Carnegie Classification	Associate's - Public Suburban-serving Single Campus
$32,960	2025 Tuition & Fees	In-State$4,920 Out-Of-State$5,970
98%	% Receiving Financial Aid	39%
$25,237	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$9,124

90.00 %	Acceptance Rates	-
12.23 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	-
1,100	SAT Score	-
22	ACT Score	-
46 %	Graduation Rate	27 %
33 %	Transfer-out Rate	19 %
65 %	Retention Rate	-
1,665	Student Population	5,961
91	Number of Faculties	158
15 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	21 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), Study Abroad, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), Weekend/Evening College
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services	On Campus Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services