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Overview |
Harding University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,805 | 22,535 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | #775 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | missouristate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,500 | $7,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,500 | $16,016 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,984 | $9,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,558 | $17,677 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,682 | $8,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Harding University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,254 | 9,625 | ||
| Admitted | 1,017 | 8,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 973/1230 | ||
| 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 | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Harding University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Harding University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| 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
- Missouri State University Springfield is larger than than Harding University based on total student enrollment (22,535 students vs. 4,805 students)
Harding University vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or Missouri State University-Springfield?
- Harding University is 201% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($22,500.00 vs. $7,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.5% higher at Harding University than Missouri State University Springfield ($22,500.00 vs. $16,016.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri State University Springfield than Harding University ($17,677 vs. $19,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 22.5% lower than costs at Missouri State University Springfield ($7,984 vs. $9,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri State University Springfield than Harding University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harding University students is 82.4% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($14,682 vs. $8,049)
Harding University vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or Missouri State University-Springfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri State University-Springfield or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Harding University (1135) is 45 points higher than at Missouri State University-Springfield (1090)
- Incoming Harding University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Missouri State University-Springfield (24)
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Harding University (3.71)
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Harding University (45.1%)
Harding University vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or Missouri State University-Springfield? 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 Missouri State University-Springfield and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Harding University is higher than Missouri State University Springfield (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Harding University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $42,100)
- Missouri State University Springfield students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Harding University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Harding University graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Harding University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri State University-Springfield students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/