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LSU NSU UL Lafayette ULM Lipscomb Freed-Hardeman University Mississippi State LSUS OC Arkansas State University OBU Hendrix College| Harding University | Louisiana Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Harding University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Ruston, LA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,608 | 11,427 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | #606 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | latech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,240 | $6,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,240 | $13,142 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,940 | $9,447 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,069 | $12,593 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,325 | $12,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Harding University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,202 | 9,263 | ||
| Admitted | 2,202 | 6,722 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 33.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1045/1290 | ||
| 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 | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,865 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $205 |
Diversity |
Harding University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Harding University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana Tech University is larger than than Harding University based on total student enrollment (11,427 students vs. 4,608 students)
Harding University vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech?
- Harding University is 278.7% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($24,240.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.4% higher at Harding University than Louisiana Tech University ($24,240.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than Harding University ($12,593 vs. $21,069)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 5.2% lower than costs at Harding University ($9,447 vs. $9,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harding University than Louisiana Tech University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harding University students is 26.7% larger than aid received Louisiana Tech University ($15,325 vs. $12,091)
Harding University vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Harding University (1135) is 30 points higher than at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (1105)
- Incoming Harding University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (3.58)
- Harding University has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (72.6%)
Harding University vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech? 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 LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Harding University is higher than Louisiana Tech University (63% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Harding University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $44,800)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $7,135 lower median federal student loan debt than Harding University graduates. ($19,865 vs. $27,000)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Harding University graduates. ($205 vs. $279)
- More Harding University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech 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/