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Overview |
Harding University | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,805 | 5,079 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | #416 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | acu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,500 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,500 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,984 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,558 | $28,978 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,682 | $26,280 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Harding University | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,254 | 11,226 | ||
| Admitted | 1,017 | 7,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 1070/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Harding University | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,325 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
Harding University | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Harding University | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Abilene Christian University is larger than than Harding University based on total student enrollment (5,079 students vs. 4,805 students)
Harding University vs. Abilene Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or Abilene Christian University?
- Abilene Christian University is 79.1% more expensive to attend than Harding University for in-state tuition ($40,300.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.1% higher at Abilene Christian University than Harding University ($40,300.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harding University than Abilene Christian University ($19,558 vs. $28,978)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 44% lower than costs at Abilene Christian University ($7,984 vs. $11,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Abilene Christian University than Harding University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Abilene Christian University students is 79% larger than aid received Harding University ($26,280 vs. $14,682)
Harding University vs. Abilene Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or Abilene Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Abilene Christian University or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Harding University (1135) is 43 points higher than at Abilene Christian University (1092)
- Incoming Harding University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Abilene Christian University (25)
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Abilene Christian University (3.65)
- Abilene Christian University has a higher acceptance rate (65.8%) than Harding University (45.1%)
Harding University vs. Abilene Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or Abilene Christian 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 Abilene Christian University and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Harding University is higher than Abilene Christian University (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Abilene Christian University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Harding University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $44,800)
- Abilene Christian University students graduate with a $1,675 lower median federal student loan debt than Harding University graduates. ($25,325 vs. $27,000)
- Abilene Christian University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Harding University graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Harding University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Abilene Christian University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/