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Overview |
Harding University | Carroll University | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Waukesha, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,608 | 3,176 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | carrollu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | Carroll University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,240 | $36,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,240 | $36,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,940 | $13,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,069 | $25,171 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,325 | $24,766 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Harding University | Carroll University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,202 | 5,972 | ||
| Admitted | 2,202 | 3,488 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 | Carroll University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | Carroll University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Harding University | Carroll University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Harding University | Carroll University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | Carroll 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 Carroll University based on total student enrollment (4,608 students vs. 3,176 students)
Harding University vs. Carroll University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or Carroll University?
- Carroll University is 50.2% more expensive to attend than Harding University for in-state tuition ($36,400.00 vs. $24,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.2% higher at Carroll University than Harding University ($36,400.00 vs. $24,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harding University than Carroll University ($21,069 vs. $25,171)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 34.2% lower than costs at Carroll University ($9,940 vs. $13,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carroll University than Harding University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carroll University students is 61.6% larger than aid received Harding University ($24,766 vs. $15,325)
Harding University vs. Carroll University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or Carroll University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll University or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Harding University (1135) is 48 points higher than at Carroll University (1087)
- Incoming Harding University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Carroll University (24)
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Carroll University (3.39)
- Harding University has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Carroll University (58.4%)
Harding University vs. Carroll University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or Carroll 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 Carroll University and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Harding University is higher than Carroll University (63% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Harding University earn on average $600 more per year than Carroll University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $44,200)
- Carroll University and Harding University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Carroll University and Harding University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Carroll University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harding University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/