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Overview |
Harding University | Wilkes | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,608 | 5,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | #416 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,240 | $40,308 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,240 | $40,308 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,940 | $16,006 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,069 | $28,508 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,325 | $28,507 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Harding University | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,202 | 6,414 | ||
| Admitted | 2,202 | 5,866 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1023/1270 | ||
| 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 | Wilkes | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Harding University | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Harding University | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | Wilkes | ||
| 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
- Wilkes University is larger than than Harding University based on total student enrollment (5,198 students vs. 4,608 students)
Harding University vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or Wilkes?
- Wilkes University is 66.3% more expensive to attend than Harding University for in-state tuition ($40,308.00 vs. $24,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.3% higher at Wilkes than Harding University ($40,308.00 vs. $24,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harding University than Wilkes ($21,069 vs. $28,508)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 61% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($9,940 vs. $16,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilkes University than Harding University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 86% larger than aid received Harding University ($28,507 vs. $15,325)
Harding University vs. Wilkes Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Harding University (1135) is 82 points higher than at Wilkes (1053)
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Wilkes (3.56)
- Harding University has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Wilkes (91.5%)
Harding University vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or Wilkes? 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 Wilkes and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Harding University is higher than Wilkes University (63% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $13,400 more per year than Harding University graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $44,800)
- Wilkes University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Harding University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wilkes graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Harding University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Wilkes graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harding University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/