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Lipscomb UAFS Freed-Hardeman University OC University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus OBU Hendrix College Samford University Arkansas Arkansas State University John Brown University| Arkansas Tech University | Harding University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Harding University | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Searcy, AR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 4,805 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #477 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | harding.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Harding University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $22,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $22,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $7,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $19,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $14,682 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
ATU | Harding University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 2,254 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 1,017 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 45.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 78.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 1040/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
ATU | Harding University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Harding University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $279 |
Diversity |
ATU | Harding University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
ATU | Harding University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 68% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Harding University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than Harding University based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 4,805 students)
ATU vs. Harding University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Harding University?
- Harding University is 286.6% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($22,500.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.3% higher at Harding University than Arkansas Tech University ($22,500.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Harding University ($12,016 vs. $19,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 14.7% lower than costs at Arkansas Tech University ($7,984 vs. $9,157)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harding University than Arkansas Tech University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harding University students is 74% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($14,682 vs. $8,440)
ATU vs. Harding University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Harding University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harding University or ATU .
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at ATU (3.37)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Harding University (45.1%)
ATU vs. Harding University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Harding University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Harding University and ATU.
- The graduation rate at Harding University is higher than Arkansas Tech University (63% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Harding University earn on average $7,700 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Harding University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- ATU graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Harding University graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More Harding University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/