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Overview |
Harding University | UNT | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,805 | 44,767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | #695 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | unt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | UNT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,500 | $8,295 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,500 | $18,087 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,984 | $10,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,558 | $15,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,682 | $9,159 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 93% |
Admission |
Harding University | UNT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,254 | 32,016 | ||
| Admitted | 1,017 | 25,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 1000/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Harding University | UNT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | UNT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
Harding University | UNT | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Harding University | UNT | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | UNT | ||
| 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 North Texas is larger than than Harding University based on total student enrollment (44,767 students vs. 4,805 students)
Harding University vs. UNT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or UNT?
- Harding University is 171.2% more expensive to attend than UNT for in-state tuition ($22,500.00 vs. $8,295.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.4% higher at Harding University than University of North Texas ($22,500.00 vs. $18,087.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Texas than Harding University ($15,283 vs. $19,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 30.4% lower than costs at University of North Texas ($7,984 vs. $10,412)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harding University than University of North Texas (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harding University students is 60.3% larger than aid received University of North Texas ($14,682 vs. $9,159)
Harding University vs. UNT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or UNT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNT or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Harding University (1135) is 42 points higher than at UNT (1093)
- Incoming Harding University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNT (24)
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at UNT (3.46)
- UNT has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Harding University (45.1%)
Harding University vs. UNT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or UNT? 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 UNT and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Harding University is higher than University of North Texas (63% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of North Texas earn on average $2,200 more per year than Harding University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $44,800)
- University of North Texas students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Harding University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- UNT 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 UNT students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/