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Overview |
Harding University | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,805 | 3,327 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | #529 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | trevecca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,500 | $27,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,500 | $27,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,984 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,558 | $16,080 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,682 | $21,013 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Harding University | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,254 | 1,658 | ||
| Admitted | 1,017 | 1,175 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 32.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 1010/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Harding University | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $193 |
Diversity |
Harding University | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Harding University | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Harding University is larger than than Trevecca Nazarene University based on total student enrollment (4,805 students vs. 3,327 students)
Harding University vs. Trevecca Nazarene University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or Trevecca Nazarene University?
- Trevecca Nazarene University is 21.3% more expensive to attend than Harding University for in-state tuition ($27,300.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.3% higher at Trevecca Nazarene University than Harding University ($27,300.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trevecca Nazarene University than Harding University ($16,080 vs. $19,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 24% lower than costs at Trevecca Nazarene University ($7,984 vs. $9,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trevecca Nazarene University than Harding University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trevecca Nazarene University students is 43.1% larger than aid received Harding University ($21,013 vs. $14,682)
Harding University vs. Trevecca Nazarene University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or Trevecca Nazarene University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trevecca Nazarene University or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Harding University (1135) is 109 points higher than at Trevecca Nazarene University (1026)
- Incoming Harding University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Trevecca Nazarene University (22)
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Trevecca Nazarene University (3.43)
- Trevecca Nazarene University has a higher acceptance rate (70.9%) than Harding University (45.1%)
Harding University vs. Trevecca Nazarene University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or Trevecca Nazarene 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 Trevecca Nazarene University and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Harding University is higher than Trevecca Nazarene University (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Trevecca Nazarene University earn on average $200 more per year than Harding University graduates after ten years. ($45,000 vs. $44,800)
- Trevecca Nazarene University students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Harding University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $27,000)
- Trevecca Nazarene University graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Harding University graduates. ($193 vs. $279)
- More Harding University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trevecca Nazarene University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/