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Overview |
Harding University | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,805 | 31,304 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | #278 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | missouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,500 | $10,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,500 | $30,441 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,984 | $10,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,558 | $19,889 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,682 | $11,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 87% |
Admission |
Harding University | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,254 | 20,303 | ||
| Admitted | 1,017 | 16,065 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 31% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 1140/1340 | ||
| 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 | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,883 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $226 |
Diversity |
Harding University | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Harding University | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Columbia is larger than than Harding University based on total student enrollment (31,304 students vs. 4,805 students)
Harding University vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or University of Missouri-Columbia?
- Harding University is 115.3% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Columbia for in-state tuition ($22,500.00 vs. $10,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.3% higher at University of Missouri-Columbia than Harding University ($30,441.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harding University than University of Missouri-Columbia ($19,558 vs. $19,889)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 36.4% lower than costs at University of Missouri Columbia ($7,984 vs. $10,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harding University than University of Missouri Columbia (97% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harding University students is 27.2% larger than aid received University of Missouri Columbia ($14,682 vs. $11,545)
Harding University vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or University of Missouri-Columbia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-Columbia or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 68 points higher than at Harding University (1135)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Harding University (25)
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (3.61)
- University of Missouri-Columbia has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Harding University (45.1%)
Harding University vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or University of Missouri-Columbia? 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 University of Missouri-Columbia and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than Harding University (69% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Columbia earn on average $9,400 more per year than Harding University graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $44,800)
- University of Missouri Columbia students graduate with a $5,117 lower median federal student loan debt than Harding University graduates. ($21,883 vs. $27,000)
- University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Harding University graduates. ($226 vs. $279)
- More University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harding University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/