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Overview |
Harding University | HPU | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | High Point, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,805 | 5,981 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | highpoint.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | HPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,500 | $36,636 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,500 | $36,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,984 | $16,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,558 | $40,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,682 | $18,930 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
Harding University | HPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,254 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 1,017 | 9,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 1103/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Harding University | HPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | HPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,421 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $231 |
Diversity |
Harding University | HPU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Harding University | HPU | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | HPU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- High Point University is larger than than Harding University based on total student enrollment (5,981 students vs. 4,805 students)
Harding University vs. HPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or HPU?
- High Point University is 62.8% more expensive to attend than Harding University for in-state tuition ($36,636.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.8% higher at HPU than Harding University ($36,636.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harding University than HPU ($19,558 vs. $40,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 107% lower than costs at High Point University ($7,984 vs. $16,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harding University than High Point University (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by High Point University students is 28.9% larger than aid received Harding University ($18,930 vs. $14,682)
Harding University vs. HPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or HPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HPU or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Harding University (1135) is 22 points higher than at HPU (1113)
- Incoming Harding University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at HPU (25)
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at HPU (3.4)
- HPU has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Harding University (45.1%)
Harding University vs. HPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or HPU? 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 HPU and Harding University.
- Graduates from Harding University earn on average $2,800 more per year than HPU graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $42,000)
- High Point University students graduate with a $4,579 lower median federal student loan debt than Harding University graduates. ($22,421 vs. $27,000)
- HPU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Harding University graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More Harding University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HPU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/