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UNF UT Lipscomb Flagler Florida State Freed-Hardeman University UCF FAU USF Main Campus OC OBU Hendrix College| Harding University | Jacksonville University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Harding University | JU | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Jacksonville, FL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,608 | 3,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | #414 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | jacksonville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | JU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,240 | $45,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,240 | $45,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,940 | $16,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,069 | $25,745 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,325 | $35,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Harding University | JU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,202 | 8,879 | ||
| Admitted | 2,202 | 5,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 57.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 14.8% | ||
| 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 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1110/1260 | ||
| 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 | JU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | JU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $54,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,621 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $233 |
Diversity |
Harding University | JU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 19% |
Students |
Harding University | JU | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | JU | ||
| 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 JU based on total student enrollment (4,608 students vs. 3,957 students)
Harding University vs. JU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or JU?
- Jacksonville University is 85.8% more expensive to attend than Harding University for in-state tuition ($45,050.00 vs. $24,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.8% higher at JU than Harding University ($45,050.00 vs. $24,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harding University than JU ($21,069 vs. $25,745)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 66.5% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($9,940 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville University than Harding University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 133% larger than aid received Harding University ($35,701 vs. $15,325)
Harding University vs. JU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or JU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JU or Harding University .
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at JU (3.61)
- Harding University has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than JU (57.3%)
Harding University vs. JU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or JU? 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 JU and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Harding University is higher than Jacksonville University (63% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $10,000 more per year than Harding University graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $44,800)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $4,379 lower median federal student loan debt than Harding University graduates. ($22,621 vs. $27,000)
- JU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Harding University graduates. ($233 vs. $279)
- More Harding University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/