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Overview |
Harding University | Memphis | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,608 | 21,736 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | #926 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,240 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,240 | $12,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,940 | $10,344 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,069 | $13,656 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,325 | $11,234 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
Harding University | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,202 | 15,640 | ||
| Admitted | 2,202 | 14,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 905/1205 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Harding University | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
Harding University | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Harding University | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | Memphis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Memphis is larger than than Harding University based on total student enrollment (21,736 students vs. 4,608 students)
Harding University vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or Memphis?
- Harding University is 184.5% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($24,240.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87% higher at Harding University than University of Memphis ($24,240.00 vs. $12,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than Harding University ($13,656 vs. $21,069)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 4.1% lower than costs at University of Memphis ($9,940 vs. $10,344)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harding University than University of Memphis (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harding University students is 36.4% larger than aid received University of Memphis ($15,325 vs. $11,234)
Harding University vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Harding University (1135) is 106 points higher than at Memphis (1029)
- Incoming Harding University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Memphis (3.48)
- Harding University has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Memphis (93.4%)
Harding University vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or Memphis? 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 Memphis and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Harding University is higher than University of Memphis (63% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Harding University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Memphis graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $42,200)
- University of Memphis students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Harding University graduates. ($25,250 vs. $27,000)
- Memphis graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Harding University graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Harding University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/