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Overview |
Harding University | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Irvine, CA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,608 | 3,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | #466 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | cui.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,240 | $40,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,240 | $40,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,940 | $13,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,069 | $29,413 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,325 | $26,988 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Harding University | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,202 | 4,564 | ||
| Admitted | 2,202 | 2,732 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 59.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1030/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Harding University | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,678 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $234 |
Diversity |
Harding University | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 14% |
Students |
Harding University | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
| 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 Concordia University-Irvine based on total student enrollment (4,608 students vs. 3,481 students)
Harding University vs. Concordia University-Irvine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or Concordia University-Irvine?
- Concordia University Irvine is 67.1% more expensive to attend than Harding University for in-state tuition ($40,510.00 vs. $24,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.1% higher at Concordia University-Irvine than Harding University ($40,510.00 vs. $24,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harding University than Concordia University-Irvine ($21,069 vs. $29,413)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 34.1% lower than costs at Concordia University Irvine ($9,940 vs. $13,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Irvine than Harding University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Irvine students is 76.1% larger than aid received Harding University ($26,988 vs. $15,325)
Harding University vs. Concordia University-Irvine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or Concordia University-Irvine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Irvine or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Harding University (1135) is 106 points higher than at Concordia University-Irvine (1029)
- Incoming Harding University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Concordia University-Irvine (23)
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Concordia University-Irvine (3.61)
- Harding University has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Concordia University-Irvine (59.9%)
Harding University vs. Concordia University-Irvine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or Concordia University-Irvine? 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 Concordia University-Irvine and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Harding University is higher than Concordia University Irvine (63% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Irvine earn on average $3,500 more per year than Harding University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $44,800)
- Concordia University Irvine students graduate with a $4,322 lower median federal student loan debt than Harding University graduates. ($22,678 vs. $27,000)
- Concordia University-Irvine graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Harding University graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Harding University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Irvine 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/