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Overview |
Harding University | Union University | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,805 | 2,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | #169 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,500 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,500 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,984 | $10,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,558 | $28,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,682 | $28,520 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Harding University | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,254 | 2,839 | ||
| Admitted | 1,017 | 1,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 1100/1370 | ||
| 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 | Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $256 |
Diversity |
Harding University | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Harding University | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Union University based on total student enrollment (4,805 students vs. 2,731 students)
Harding University vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or Union University?
- Union University is 57.8% more expensive to attend than Harding University for in-state tuition ($35,500.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.8% higher at Union University than Harding University ($35,500.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harding University than Union University ($19,558 vs. $28,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 34.5% lower than costs at Union University ($7,984 vs. $10,740)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union University than Harding University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union University students is 94.3% larger than aid received Harding University ($28,520 vs. $14,682)
Harding University vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Union University (1163) is 28 points higher than at Harding University (1135)
- Incoming Union University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Harding University (25)
- Accepted freshman Union University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Harding University (3.71)
- Union University has a higher acceptance rate (52.6%) than Harding University (45.1%)
Harding University vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or Union 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 Union University and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Harding University is higher than Union University (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Union University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Harding University graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $44,800)
- Union University students graduate with a $2,160 lower median federal student loan debt than Harding University graduates. ($24,840 vs. $27,000)
- Union University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Harding University graduates. ($256 vs. $279)
- More Harding University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/