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Overview |
Arkansas State University | Harding University | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Searcy, AR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,190 | 4,805 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | #477 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | harding.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | Harding University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,888 | $22,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,744 | $22,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $7,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,011 | $19,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,225 | $14,682 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | Harding University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,045 | 2,254 | ||
| Admitted | 4,202 | 1,017 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 45.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 78.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 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 |
Arkansas State University | Harding University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | Harding University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | Harding University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | Harding University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | 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
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is larger than than Harding University based on total student enrollment (13,190 students vs. 4,805 students)
Arkansas State University vs. Harding University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or Harding University?
- Harding University is 226.7% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($22,500.00 vs. $6,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.6% higher at Harding University than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($22,500.00 vs. $12,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Harding University ($12,011 vs. $19,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 26.5% lower than costs at Arkansas State University Main Campus ($7,984 vs. $10,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Harding University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harding University students is 30.8% larger than aid received Arkansas State University Main Campus ($14,682 vs. $11,225)
Arkansas State University vs. Harding University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or Harding University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harding University or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Harding University (1135) is 47 points higher than at Arkansas State University (1088)
- Incoming Harding University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Arkansas State University (24)
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Arkansas State University (3.66)
- Arkansas State University has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Harding University (45.1%)
Arkansas State University vs. Harding University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University 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 Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at Harding University is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (63% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Harding University earn on average $8,800 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Harding University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Harding University graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Harding University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/