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Overview |
Harding University | Delta State University | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Cleveland, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,805 | 2,556 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | #702 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | deltastate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | Delta State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,500 | $8,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,500 | $8,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,984 | $8,317 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,558 | $14,138 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,682 | $8,631 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Harding University | Delta State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,254 | 936 | ||
| Admitted | 1,017 | 923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 940/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Harding University | Delta State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | Delta State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,268 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $199 |
Diversity |
Harding University | Delta State University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Harding University | Delta State University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | Delta State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Harding University is larger than than Delta State University based on total student enrollment (4,805 students vs. 2,556 students)
Harding University vs. Delta State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or Delta State University?
- Harding University is 166.7% more expensive to attend than Delta State University for in-state tuition ($22,500.00 vs. $8,435.00)
- Out of state tuition is 166.7% higher at Harding University than Delta State University ($22,500.00 vs. $8,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Delta State University than Harding University ($14,138 vs. $19,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 4.2% lower than costs at Delta State University ($7,984 vs. $8,317)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delta State University than Harding University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harding University students is 70.1% larger than aid received Delta State University ($14,682 vs. $8,631)
Harding University vs. Delta State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or Delta State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Delta State University or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Harding University (1135) is 165 points higher than at Delta State University (970)
- Incoming Harding University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Delta State University (21)
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Delta State University (3.37)
- Delta State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Harding University (45.1%)
Harding University vs. Delta State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or Delta State 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 Delta State University and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Harding University is higher than Delta State University (63% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Harding University earn on average $7,100 more per year than Delta State University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $37,700)
- Delta State University students graduate with a $7,732 lower median federal student loan debt than Harding University graduates. ($19,268 vs. $27,000)
- Delta State University graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Harding University graduates. ($199 vs. $279)
- More Harding University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Delta State University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/