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Overview |
Harding University | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Daytona Beach, FL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,805 | 11,574 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | #621 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | erau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,500 | $11,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,500 | $11,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,984 | $9,112 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,558 | $17,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,682 | $3,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 52% |
Admission |
Harding University | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,254 | 1,668 | ||
| Admitted | 1,017 | 962 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 57.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 53.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 25/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 1120/1280 | ||
| 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 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $67,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Harding University | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 82% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 15% |
Students |
Harding University | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is larger than than Harding University based on total student enrollment (11,574 students vs. 4,805 students)
Harding University vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide?
- Harding University is 101.6% more expensive to attend than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide for in-state tuition ($22,500.00 vs. $11,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.6% higher at Harding University than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($22,500.00 vs. $11,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide than Harding University ($17,002 vs. $19,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 14.1% lower than costs at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($7,984 vs. $9,112)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harding University than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (97% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harding University students is 288.8% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($14,682 vs. $3,776)
Harding University vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide or Harding University .
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide has a higher acceptance rate (57.7%) than Harding University (45.1%)
Harding University vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide? 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 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Harding University is higher than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (63% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide earn on average $22,400 more per year than Harding University graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $44,800)
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Harding University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Harding University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Harding University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/