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Overview |
Harding University | AU | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,608 | 4,325 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | #759 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,240 | $32,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,240 | $32,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,940 | $12,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,069 | $22,222 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,325 | $25,586 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Harding University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,202 | 4,732 | ||
| Admitted | 2,202 | 2,499 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1090/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Harding University | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Harding University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Harding University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | AU | ||
| 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
- Harding University is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (4,608 students vs. 4,325 students)
Harding University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or AU?
- Anderson University is 34.9% more expensive to attend than Harding University for in-state tuition ($32,710.00 vs. $24,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.9% higher at AU than Harding University ($32,710.00 vs. $24,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harding University than AU ($21,069 vs. $22,222)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 23.6% lower than costs at Anderson University ($9,940 vs. $12,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Harding University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 67% larger than aid received Harding University ($25,586 vs. $15,325)
Harding University vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Harding University (1135) is 57 points higher than at AU (1078)
- Incoming Harding University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at AU (24)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Harding University (3.71)
- Harding University has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than AU (52.8%)
Harding University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or AU? 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 AU and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Harding University is higher than Anderson University (63% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Harding University earn on average $7,300 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $37,500)
- Anderson University students graduate with a $138 lower median federal student loan debt than Harding University graduates. ($26,862 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Harding University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Harding University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/