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Overview |
Harding University | Maryville University of Saint Louis | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,805 | 9,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | #521 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | maryville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | Maryville University of Saint Louis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,500 | $24,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,500 | $24,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,984 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,558 | $26,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,682 | $17,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Harding University | Maryville University of Saint Louis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,254 | 4,175 | ||
| Admitted | 1,017 | 3,664 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 1000/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Harding University | Maryville University of Saint Louis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | Maryville University of Saint Louis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,674 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $244 |
Diversity |
Harding University | Maryville University of Saint Louis | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Harding University | Maryville University of Saint Louis | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | Maryville University of Saint Louis | ||
| 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
- Maryville University of Saint Louis is larger than than Harding University based on total student enrollment (9,959 students vs. 4,805 students)
Harding University vs. Maryville University of Saint Louis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or Maryville University of Saint Louis?
- Maryville University of Saint Louis is 10.1% more expensive to attend than Harding University for in-state tuition ($24,766.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at Maryville University of Saint Louis than Harding University ($24,766.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harding University than Maryville University of Saint Louis ($19,558 vs. $26,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 50.3% lower than costs at Maryville University of Saint Louis ($7,984 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryville University of Saint Louis than Harding University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryville University of Saint Louis students is 22% larger than aid received Harding University ($17,914 vs. $14,682)
Harding University vs. Maryville University of Saint Louis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or Maryville University of Saint Louis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maryville University of Saint Louis or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Maryville University of Saint Louis (1145) is 10 points higher than at Harding University (1135)
- Incoming Harding University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Maryville University of Saint Louis (25)
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Maryville University of Saint Louis (3.58)
- Maryville University of Saint Louis has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Harding University (45.1%)
Harding University vs. Maryville University of Saint Louis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or Maryville University of Saint Louis? 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 Maryville University of Saint Louis and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Maryville University of Saint Louis is higher than Harding University (68% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Maryville University of Saint Louis earn on average $5,700 more per year than Harding University graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $44,800)
- Maryville University of Saint Louis students graduate with a $3,326 lower median federal student loan debt than Harding University graduates. ($23,674 vs. $27,000)
- Maryville University of Saint Louis graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Harding University graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More Harding University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maryville University of Saint Louis students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/