Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Lipscomb Freed-Hardeman University OC OBU Hendrix College MCA Samford University Memphis John Brown University Abilene Christian University Arkansas Union University| Harding University | Christian Brothers University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Harding University | CBU | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,805 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | #606 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | cbu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Harding University | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,500 | $35,520 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,500 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,984 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,558 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,682 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Harding University | CBU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,254 | 877 | ||
| Admitted | 1,017 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 1030/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Harding University | CBU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Harding University | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Harding University | CBU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 42% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Harding University | CBU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 28% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | CBU | ||
| 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 CBU based on total student enrollment (4,805 students vs. 1,934 students)
Harding University vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or CBU?
- Christian Brothers University is 57.9% more expensive to attend than Harding University for in-state tuition ($35,520.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.9% higher at CBU than Harding University ($35,520.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than Harding University ($18,612 vs. $19,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 28% lower than costs at Christian Brothers University ($7,984 vs. $10,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers University than Harding University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 83.7% larger than aid received Harding University ($26,964 vs. $14,682)
Harding University vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Harding University (1135) is 30 points higher than at CBU (1105)
- Incoming Harding University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at CBU (24)
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at CBU (3.67)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Harding University (45.1%)
Harding University vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or CBU? 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 CBU and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Harding University is higher than Christian Brothers University (63% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Harding University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $44,800)
- Christian Brothers University and Harding University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Christian Brothers University and Harding University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Harding University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/