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Overview |
Harding University | MC | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Clinton, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,805 | 3,946 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | #512 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | mc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | MC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,500 | $19,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,500 | $19,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,984 | $11,818 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,558 | $20,874 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,682 | $16,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Harding University | MC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,254 | 2,413 | ||
| Admitted | 1,017 | 965 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 39.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 1140/1260 | ||
| 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 | MC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | MC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Harding University | MC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Harding University | MC | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | MC | ||
| 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 MC based on total student enrollment (4,805 students vs. 3,946 students)
Harding University vs. MC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or MC?
- Harding University is 14.5% more expensive to attend than MC for in-state tuition ($22,500.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.5% higher at Harding University than Mississippi College ($22,500.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harding University than MC ($19,558 vs. $20,874)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 48% lower than costs at Mississippi College ($7,984 vs. $11,818)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi College than Harding University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi College students is 15.1% larger than aid received Harding University ($16,904 vs. $14,682)
Harding University vs. MC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or MC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MC or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Harding University (1135) is 29 points higher than at MC (1106)
- Incoming Harding University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MC (24)
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at MC (3.56)
- Harding University has a higher acceptance rate (45.1%) than MC (40%)
Harding University vs. MC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or MC? 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 MC and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Harding University is higher than Mississippi College (63% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Harding University earn on average $700 more per year than MC graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $44,100)
- Mississippi College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Harding University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- MC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Harding University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Harding University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MC students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/