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Overview |
Harding University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,608 | 3,154 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | #592 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,240 | $24,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,240 | $24,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,940 | $8,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,069 | $25,374 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,325 | $12,495 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Harding University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,202 | 2,731 | ||
| Admitted | 2,202 | 1,819 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 41.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 970/1270 | ||
| 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 | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Harding University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Harding University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| 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 Southern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (4,608 students vs. 3,154 students)
Harding University vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or Southern Adventist University?
- Southern Adventist University is 0.5% more expensive to attend than Harding University for in-state tuition ($24,350.00 vs. $24,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at Southern Adventist University than Harding University ($24,350.00 vs. $24,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harding University than Southern Adventist University ($21,069 vs. $25,374)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 17.5% lower than costs at Harding University ($8,460 vs. $9,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Adventist University than Harding University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harding University students is 22.6% larger than aid received Southern Adventist University ($15,325 vs. $12,495)
Harding University vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or Southern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Adventist University or Harding University .
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Southern Adventist University (3.59)
- Harding University has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Southern Adventist University (66.6%)
Harding University vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or Southern Adventist University? 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 Southern Adventist University and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Harding University is higher than Southern Adventist University (63% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Harding University earn on average $200 more per year than Southern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $44,600)
- Southern Adventist University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Harding University graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Adventist University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Harding University graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Harding University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/