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University of Alabama at Birmingham Lipscomb Auburn Alabama Freed-Hardeman University Tennessee Tech OC Missouri University of Science and Technology Purdue OBU Georgia Hendrix College| University of Alabama at Huntsville | Harding University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UA Huntsville | Harding University | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Searcy, AR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,237 | 4,805 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #514 | #477 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uah.edu | harding.edu | ||
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Costs |
UA Huntsville | Harding University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,120 | $22,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,012 | $22,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,122 | $7,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,588 | $19,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,983 | $14,682 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 97% |
Admission |
UA Huntsville | Harding University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,581 | 2,254 | ||
| Admitted | 4,359 | 1,017 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 45.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 78.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1226/1430 | 1040/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
UA Huntsville | Harding University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UA Huntsville | Harding University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
UA Huntsville | Harding University | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
UA Huntsville | Harding University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 68% | ||
Campus |
UA Huntsville | Harding University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Alabama at Huntsville is larger than than Harding University based on total student enrollment (9,237 students vs. 4,805 students)
UA Huntsville vs. Harding University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UA Huntsville or Harding University?
- Harding University is 122.3% more expensive to attend than UA Huntsville for in-state tuition ($22,500.00 vs. $10,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at UA Huntsville than Harding University ($23,012.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Alabama at Huntsville than Harding University ($18,588 vs. $19,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 39.3% lower than costs at University of Alabama at Huntsville ($7,984 vs. $11,122)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harding University than University of Alabama at Huntsville (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harding University students is 63.4% larger than aid received University of Alabama at Huntsville ($14,682 vs. $8,983)
UA Huntsville vs. Harding University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UA Huntsville or Harding University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harding University or UA Huntsville .
- The average SAT score at University of Alabama at Huntsville (1221) is 86 points higher than at Harding University (1135)
- Incoming UA Huntsville students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Harding University (25)
- Accepted freshman UA Huntsville students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Harding University (3.71)
- UA Huntsville has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Harding University (45.1%)
UA Huntsville vs. Harding University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UA Huntsville 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 UA Huntsville.
- The graduation rate at Harding University is higher than University of Alabama at Huntsville (63% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Alabama at Huntsville earn on average $5,700 more per year than Harding University graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $44,800)
- University of Alabama at Huntsville students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Harding University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- UA Huntsville graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Harding University graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Harding University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UA Huntsville students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/