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Overview |
Harding University | Sewanee | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Sewanee, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 4,805 | 1,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | #83 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Protestant Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | sewanee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | Sewanee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,500 | $50,874 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,500 | $50,874 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,984 | $14,608 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,558 | $33,061 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,682 | $34,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Harding University | Sewanee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,254 | 4,578 | ||
| Admitted | 1,017 | 2,395 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 1233/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Harding University | Sewanee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | Sewanee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $196 |
Diversity |
Harding University | Sewanee | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Harding University | Sewanee | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | Sewanee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Harding University is larger than than Sewanee based on total student enrollment (4,805 students vs. 1,704 students)
Harding University vs. Sewanee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or Sewanee?
- Sewanee The University of the South is 126.1% more expensive to attend than Harding University for in-state tuition ($50,874.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.1% higher at Sewanee than Harding University ($50,874.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harding University than Sewanee ($19,558 vs. $33,061)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 83% lower than costs at Sewanee The University of the South ($7,984 vs. $14,608)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Harding University as Sewanee The University of the South (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sewanee The University of the South students is 133.2% larger than aid received Harding University ($34,241 vs. $14,682)
Harding University vs. Sewanee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or Sewanee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sewanee or Harding University .
- Sewanee has a higher acceptance rate (52.3%) than Harding University (45.1%)
Harding University vs. Sewanee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or Sewanee? 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 Sewanee and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Sewanee is higher than Harding University (86% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Sewanee The University of the South earn on average $5,000 more per year than Harding University graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $44,800)
- Sewanee The University of the South students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Harding University graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- Sewanee graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Harding University graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More Sewanee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harding University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/