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Overview |
Harding University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,608 | 14,800 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | #441 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | umsl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,240 | $13,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,240 | $33,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,940 | $13,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,069 | $11,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,325 | $15,314 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Harding University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,202 | 4,627 | ||
| Admitted | 2,202 | 2,645 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 57.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1030/1220 | ||
| 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-St Louis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $217 |
Diversity |
Harding University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Harding University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| 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 Missouri St Louis is larger than than Harding University based on total student enrollment (14,800 students vs. 4,608 students)
Harding University vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or University of Missouri-St Louis?
- Harding University is 80.4% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-St Louis for in-state tuition ($24,240.00 vs. $13,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.9% higher at University of Missouri-St Louis than Harding University ($33,432.00 vs. $24,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri St Louis than Harding University ($11,577 vs. $21,069)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 31.8% lower than costs at University of Missouri St Louis ($9,940 vs. $13,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri St Louis than Harding University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harding University students is 0.1% larger than aid received University of Missouri St Louis ($15,325 vs. $15,314)
Harding University vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or University of Missouri-St Louis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-St Louis or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Harding University (1135) is 30 points higher than at University of Missouri-St Louis (1105)
- Incoming Harding University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Missouri-St Louis (24)
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at University of Missouri-St Louis (3.5)
- Harding University has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (57.2%)
Harding University vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or University of Missouri-St Louis? 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-St Louis and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Harding University is higher than University of Missouri St Louis (63% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri St Louis earn on average $1,500 more per year than Harding University graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $44,800)
- University of Missouri St Louis students graduate with a $6,013 lower median federal student loan debt than Harding University graduates. ($20,987 vs. $27,000)
- University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Harding University graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Harding University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-St Louis students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/