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Overview |
Harding University | ULM | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Monroe, LA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,805 | 8,398 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | #681 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | ulm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | ULM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,500 | $5,788 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,500 | $17,888 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,984 | $9,551 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,558 | $11,353 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,682 | $12,768 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Harding University | ULM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,254 | 4,303 | ||
| Admitted | 1,017 | 3,017 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 33.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 1085/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Harding University | ULM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | ULM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $45,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
Harding University | ULM | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Harding University | ULM | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | ULM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Louisiana Monroe is larger than than Harding University based on total student enrollment (8,398 students vs. 4,805 students)
Harding University vs. ULM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or ULM?
- Harding University is 288.7% more expensive to attend than ULM for in-state tuition ($22,500.00 vs. $5,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.8% higher at Harding University than University of Louisiana Monroe ($22,500.00 vs. $17,888.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisiana Monroe than Harding University ($11,353 vs. $19,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 19.6% lower than costs at University of Louisiana Monroe ($7,984 vs. $9,551)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana Monroe than Harding University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harding University students is 15% larger than aid received University of Louisiana Monroe ($14,682 vs. $12,768)
Harding University vs. ULM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or ULM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ULM or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Harding University (1135) is 81 points higher than at ULM (1054)
- Incoming Harding University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at ULM (23)
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at ULM (3.53)
- ULM has a higher acceptance rate (70.1%) than Harding University (45.1%)
Harding University vs. ULM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or ULM? 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 ULM and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Harding University is higher than University of Louisiana Monroe (63% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Louisiana Monroe earn on average $1,000 more per year than Harding University graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $44,800)
- University of Louisiana Monroe students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Harding University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- ULM graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Harding University graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Harding University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ULM students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/