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Overview |
Harding University | GWU | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Boiling Springs, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,608 | 3,125 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | #604 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | gardner-webb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | GWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,240 | $32,470 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,240 | $32,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,940 | $10,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,069 | $24,035 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,325 | $24,762 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Harding University | GWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,202 | 4,670 | ||
| Admitted | 2,202 | 4,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 87% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 10.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1040/1260 | ||
| 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 | GWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | GWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,969 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Harding University | GWU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
Harding University | GWU | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | GWU | ||
| 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 GWU based on total student enrollment (4,608 students vs. 3,125 students)
Harding University vs. GWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or GWU?
- Gardner Webb University is 34% more expensive to attend than Harding University for in-state tuition ($32,470.00 vs. $24,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34% higher at GWU than Harding University ($32,470.00 vs. $24,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harding University than GWU ($21,069 vs. $24,035)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 8.4% lower than costs at Gardner Webb University ($9,940 vs. $10,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University than Harding University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gardner Webb University students is 61.6% larger than aid received Harding University ($24,762 vs. $15,325)
Harding University vs. GWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or GWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GWU or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Harding University (1135) is 158 points higher than at GWU (977)
- Incoming Harding University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Harding University (3.71)
- Harding University has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than GWU (87%)
Harding University vs. GWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or GWU? 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 GWU and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Harding University is higher than Gardner Webb University (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Harding University earn on average $4,300 more per year than GWU graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $40,500)
- Gardner Webb University students graduate with a $2,031 lower median federal student loan debt than Harding University graduates. ($24,969 vs. $27,000)
- GWU 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 GWU 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/