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Overview |
Harding University | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,805 | 7,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | #755 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,500 | $19,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,500 | $19,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,984 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,558 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,682 | $15,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Harding University | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,254 | 4,372 | ||
| Admitted | 1,017 | 3,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 1023/1230 | ||
| 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 | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Harding University | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
Harding University | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | Lindenwood University | ||
| 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
- Lindenwood University is larger than than Harding University based on total student enrollment (7,000 students vs. 4,805 students)
Harding University vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or Lindenwood University?
- Harding University is 17.8% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($22,500.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.8% higher at Harding University than Lindenwood University ($22,500.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than Harding University ($18,016 vs. $19,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 27.8% lower than costs at Lindenwood University ($7,984 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University than Harding University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lindenwood University students is 7.9% larger than aid received Harding University ($15,840 vs. $14,682)
Harding University vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Harding University (1135) is 92 points higher than at Lindenwood University (1043)
- Incoming Harding University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lindenwood University (23)
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Lindenwood University (3.42)
- Lindenwood University has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than Harding University (45.1%)
Harding University vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or Lindenwood 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 Lindenwood University and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Harding University is higher than Lindenwood University (63% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Harding University earn on average $700 more per year than Lindenwood University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $44,100)
- Lindenwood University and Harding University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lindenwood University and Harding University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Harding University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindenwood University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/