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Overview |
Harding University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,608 | 5,610 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | #415 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,240 | $52,598 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,240 | $52,598 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,940 | $15,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,069 | $30,720 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,325 | $37,458 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Harding University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,202 | 7,167 | ||
| Admitted | 2,202 | 6,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Harding University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Harding University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| 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
- Widener University Main Campus is larger than than Harding University based on total student enrollment (5,610 students vs. 4,608 students)
Harding University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or Widener University-Main Campus?
- Widener University Main Campus is 117% more expensive to attend than Harding University for in-state tuition ($52,598.00 vs. $24,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than Harding University ($52,598.00 vs. $24,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harding University than Widener University-Main Campus ($21,069 vs. $30,720)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 56.2% lower than costs at Widener University Main Campus ($9,940 vs. $15,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Widener University Main Campus than Harding University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 144.4% larger than aid received Harding University ($37,458 vs. $15,325)
Harding University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or Widener University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Widener University-Main Campus or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Harding University (1135) is 103 points higher than at Widener University-Main Campus (1032)
- Incoming Harding University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (23)
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (3.46)
- Harding University has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Widener University-Main Campus (84%)
Harding University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or Widener University-Main Campus? 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 Widener University-Main Campus and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Harding University is higher than Widener University Main Campus (63% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $14,700 more per year than Harding University graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $44,800)
- Widener University Main Campus and Harding University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Widener University Main Campus and Harding University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Harding University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Widener University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/