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Overview |
Harding University | California Lutheran University | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Thousand Oaks, CA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,805 | 3,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | #347 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | callutheran.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | California Lutheran University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,500 | $47,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,500 | $47,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,984 | $15,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,558 | $30,416 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,682 | $30,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Harding University | California Lutheran University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,254 | 5,150 | ||
| Admitted | 1,017 | 4,490 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 1150/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Harding University | California Lutheran University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | California Lutheran University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $57,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Harding University | California Lutheran University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Harding University | California Lutheran University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | California Lutheran 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
- Harding University is larger than than California Lutheran University based on total student enrollment (4,805 students vs. 3,615 students)
Harding University vs. California Lutheran University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or California Lutheran University?
- California Lutheran University is 111.1% more expensive to attend than Harding University for in-state tuition ($47,500.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.1% higher at California Lutheran University than Harding University ($47,500.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harding University than California Lutheran University ($19,558 vs. $30,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 94% lower than costs at California Lutheran University ($7,984 vs. $15,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Lutheran University than Harding University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Lutheran University students is 108.4% larger than aid received Harding University ($30,597 vs. $14,682)
Harding University vs. California Lutheran University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or California Lutheran University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between California Lutheran University or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Harding University (1135) is 26 points higher than at California Lutheran University (1109)
- Incoming Harding University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at California Lutheran University (25)
- Accepted freshman California Lutheran University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Harding University (3.71)
- California Lutheran University has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than Harding University (45.1%)
Harding University vs. California Lutheran University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or California Lutheran 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 California Lutheran University and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at California Lutheran University is higher than Harding University (64% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from California Lutheran University earn on average $13,100 more per year than Harding University graduates after ten years. ($57,900 vs. $44,800)
- California Lutheran University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Harding University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- California Lutheran University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Harding University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Harding University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California Lutheran University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/