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Overview |
Harding University | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,805 | 4,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | #279 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,500 | $34,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,500 | $34,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,984 | $14,036 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,558 | $27,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,682 | $24,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Harding University | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,254 | 3,705 | ||
| Admitted | 1,017 | 2,635 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 1130/1320 | ||
| 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 | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Harding University | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Harding University | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | Lipscomb | ||
| 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 Lipscomb based on total student enrollment (4,805 students vs. 4,704 students)
Harding University vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or Lipscomb?
- Lipscomb University is 52.5% more expensive to attend than Harding University for in-state tuition ($34,304.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.5% higher at Lipscomb than Harding University ($34,304.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harding University than Lipscomb ($19,558 vs. $27,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 75.8% lower than costs at Lipscomb University ($7,984 vs. $14,036)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lipscomb University than Harding University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lipscomb University students is 66.2% larger than aid received Harding University ($24,404 vs. $14,682)
Harding University vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Lipscomb University (1176) is 41 points higher than at Harding University (1135)
- Incoming Lipscomb students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Harding University (25)
- Accepted freshman Lipscomb students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Harding University (3.71)
- Lipscomb has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than Harding University (45.1%)
Harding University vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or Lipscomb? 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 Lipscomb and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Harding University is the same as at Lipscomb University (63% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Lipscomb University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Harding University graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $44,800)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Harding University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Harding University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Harding University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lipscomb students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/