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Overview |
Harding University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,805 | 5,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | #364 | ||
| 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) | $22,500 | $50,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,500 | $50,624 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,984 | $15,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,558 | $32,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,682 | $32,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Harding University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,254 | 5,961 | ||
| Admitted | 1,017 | 5,227 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 1105/1290 | ||
| 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 | 15:1 | 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 | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| 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% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 38% | ||
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 (5,416 students vs. 4,805 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 125% more expensive to attend than Harding University for in-state tuition ($50,624.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than Harding University ($50,624.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harding University than Widener University-Main Campus ($19,558 vs. $32,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 90.4% lower than costs at Widener University Main Campus ($7,984 vs. $15,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Harding University as Widener University Main Campus (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 120.8% larger than aid received Harding University ($32,412 vs. $14,682)
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)
- Widener University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Harding University (45.1%)
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/