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Overview |
Harding University | UE | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Evansville, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,805 | 2,017 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | #314 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | evansville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | UE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,500 | $40,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,500 | $40,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,984 | $13,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,558 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,682 | $34,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Harding University | UE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,254 | 4,397 | ||
| Admitted | 1,017 | 3,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 76.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 1045/1300 | ||
| 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 | UE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | UE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Harding University | UE | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Harding University | UE | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | UE | ||
| 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 UE based on total student enrollment (4,805 students vs. 2,017 students)
Harding University vs. UE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or UE?
- University of Evansville is 78.2% more expensive to attend than Harding University for in-state tuition ($40,100.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.2% higher at UE than Harding University ($40,100.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Evansville than Harding University ($19,301 vs. $19,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 73.3% lower than costs at University of Evansville ($7,984 vs. $13,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Evansville than Harding University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Evansville students is 132% larger than aid received Harding University ($34,067 vs. $14,682)
Harding University vs. UE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or UE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UE or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at University of Evansville (1157) is 22 points higher than at Harding University (1135)
- Incoming UE students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Harding University (25)
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.71) as students at UE (3.71)
- UE has a higher acceptance rate (76.3%) than Harding University (45.1%)
Harding University vs. UE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or UE? 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 UE and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Harding University is higher than University of Evansville (63% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from University of Evansville earn on average $1,200 more per year than Harding University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $44,800)
- University of Evansville and Harding University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Evansville and Harding University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More UE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harding University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/