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Overview |
Alabama | Harding University | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Searcy, AR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 38,644 | 4,805 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #404 | #477 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | harding.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | Harding University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $22,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,460 | $22,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,426 | $7,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,592 | $19,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,683 | $14,682 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 97% |
Admission |
Alabama | Harding University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,072 | 2,254 | ||
| Admitted | 43,290 | 1,017 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 45.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 78.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1410 | 1040/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama | Harding University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | Harding University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alabama | Harding University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Alabama | Harding University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | Harding University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Alabama is larger than than Harding University based on total student enrollment (38,644 students vs. 4,805 students)
Alabama vs. Harding University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or Harding University?
- Harding University is 102.7% more expensive to attend than Alabama for in-state tuition ($22,500.00 vs. $11,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.8% higher at Alabama than Harding University ($31,460.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harding University than Alabama ($19,558 vs. $20,592)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 80.7% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($7,984 vs. $14,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harding University than The University of Alabama (97% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Alabama students is 6.8% larger than aid received Harding University ($15,683 vs. $14,682)
Alabama vs. Harding University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or Harding University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harding University or Alabama .
- The average SAT score at The University of Alabama (1181) is 46 points higher than at Harding University (1135)
- Incoming Alabama students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Harding University (25)
- Accepted freshman Alabama students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Harding University (3.71)
- Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than Harding University (45.1%)
Alabama vs. Harding University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama or Harding University? 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 Harding University and Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Alabama is higher than Harding University (66% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from The University of Alabama earn on average $5,100 more per year than Harding University graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $44,800)
- The University of Alabama students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Harding University graduates. ($23,750 vs. $27,000)
- Alabama graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Harding University graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Harding University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/