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Trinity SU Baylor UT Dallas Lipscomb University of Dallas Freed-Hardeman University Hendrix College TCU UT Austin OC OBU| Harding University | Austin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Harding University | Austin College | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Sherman, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,608 | 1,136 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | #163 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | austincollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | Austin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,240 | $46,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,240 | $46,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,940 | $13,495 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,069 | $24,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,325 | $35,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Harding University | Austin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,202 | 5,474 | ||
| Admitted | 2,202 | 2,554 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 46.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1170/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Harding University | Austin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | Austin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Harding University | Austin College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Harding University | Austin College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | Austin College | ||
| 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
- Harding University is larger than than Austin College based on total student enrollment (4,608 students vs. 1,136 students)
Harding University vs. Austin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or Austin College?
- Austin College is 91% more expensive to attend than Harding University for in-state tuition ($46,290.00 vs. $24,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91% higher at Austin College than Harding University ($46,290.00 vs. $24,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harding University than Austin College ($21,069 vs. $24,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 35.8% lower than costs at Austin College ($9,940 vs. $13,495)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Austin College than Harding University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Austin College students is 128.5% larger than aid received Harding University ($35,022 vs. $15,325)
Harding University vs. Austin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or Austin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Austin College or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Austin College (1165) is 30 points higher than at Harding University (1135)
- Incoming Harding University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Austin College (25)
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Austin College (3.63)
- Harding University has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Austin College (46.7%)
Harding University vs. Austin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or Austin College? 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 Austin College and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Austin College is higher than Harding University (75% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Austin College earn on average $9,800 more per year than Harding University graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $44,800)
- Austin College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Harding University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Austin College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Harding University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Austin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harding University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/