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Overview |
Harding University | Xavier | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,805 | 6,114 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | #253 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | xavier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | Xavier | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,500 | $44,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,500 | $44,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,984 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,558 | $31,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,682 | $27,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Harding University | Xavier | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,254 | 14,836 | ||
| Admitted | 1,017 | 12,542 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 1120/1310 | ||
| 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 | Xavier | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | Xavier | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Harding University | Xavier | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Harding University | Xavier | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | Xavier | ||
| 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
- Xavier University is larger than than Harding University based on total student enrollment (6,114 students vs. 4,805 students)
Harding University vs. Xavier Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or Xavier?
- Xavier University is 99% more expensive to attend than Harding University for in-state tuition ($44,770.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99% higher at Xavier than Harding University ($44,770.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harding University than Xavier ($19,558 vs. $31,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 73.1% lower than costs at Xavier University ($7,984 vs. $13,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University than Harding University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Xavier University students is 90% larger than aid received Harding University ($27,897 vs. $14,682)
Harding University vs. Xavier Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or Xavier? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Xavier or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Harding University (1135) is 24 points higher than at Xavier (1111)
- Incoming Harding University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Xavier (25)
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Xavier (3.68)
- Xavier has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Harding University (45.1%)
Harding University vs. Xavier Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or Xavier? 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 Xavier and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than Harding University (77% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Xavier University earn on average $9,700 more per year than Harding University graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $44,800)
- Xavier University and Harding University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Xavier University and Harding University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Xavier graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harding University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/