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Overview |
Harding University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,608 | 23,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | #790 | ||
| 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) | $24,240 | $7,812 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,240 | $16,716 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,940 | $10,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,069 | $17,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,325 | $8,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 89% |
Admission |
Harding University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,202 | 11,901 | ||
| Admitted | 2,202 | 10,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 91.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 | 16:1 | 21:1 | ||
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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 | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 11% | ||
| 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% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 15% | ||
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 (23,418 students vs. 4,608 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 210.3% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($24,240.00 vs. $7,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45% higher at Harding University than Missouri State University Springfield ($24,240.00 vs. $16,716.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri State University Springfield than Harding University ($17,104 vs. $21,069)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 2.9% lower than costs at Missouri State University Springfield ($9,940 vs. $10,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harding University than Missouri State University Springfield (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harding University students is 87% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($15,325 vs. $8,193)
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)
- Harding University has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Missouri State University-Springfield (91.1%)
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/