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Overview |
Harding University | UNH | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | West Haven, CT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,608 | 9,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | #680 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | newhaven.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | UNH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,240 | $44,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,240 | $44,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,940 | $19,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,069 | $34,201 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,325 | $29,671 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Harding University | UNH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,202 | 13,498 | ||
| Admitted | 2,202 | 10,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1090/1260 | ||
| 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 | UNH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | UNH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $52,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Harding University | UNH | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Harding University | UNH | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | UNH | ||
| 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
- University of New Haven is larger than than Harding University based on total student enrollment (9,830 students vs. 4,608 students)
Harding University vs. UNH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or UNH?
- University of New Haven is 81.9% more expensive to attend than Harding University for in-state tuition ($44,100.00 vs. $24,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.9% higher at UNH than Harding University ($44,100.00 vs. $24,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harding University than UNH ($21,069 vs. $34,201)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 100.7% lower than costs at University of New Haven ($9,940 vs. $19,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Haven than Harding University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Haven students is 93.6% larger than aid received Harding University ($29,671 vs. $15,325)
Harding University vs. UNH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or UNH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNH or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Harding University (1135) is 69 points higher than at UNH (1066)
- Incoming Harding University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNH (24)
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at UNH (3.47)
- Harding University has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than UNH (80.5%)
Harding University vs. UNH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or UNH? 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 UNH and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Harding University is higher than University of New Haven (63% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of New Haven earn on average $7,500 more per year than Harding University graduates after ten years. ($52,300 vs. $44,800)
- University of New Haven and Harding University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of New Haven and Harding University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More UNH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harding University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/