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Overview |
Harding University | LeTourneau University | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Longview, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,805 | 3,536 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | #373 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | letu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | LeTourneau University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,500 | $33,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,500 | $33,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,984 | $10,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,558 | $26,974 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,682 | $20,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Harding University | LeTourneau University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,254 | 3,000 | ||
| Admitted | 1,017 | 1,465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 48.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 20/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 1120/1380 | ||
| 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 | LeTourneau University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | LeTourneau University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,084 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $280 |
Diversity |
Harding University | LeTourneau University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Harding University | LeTourneau University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | LeTourneau University | ||
| 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
- Harding University is larger than than LeTourneau University based on total student enrollment (4,805 students vs. 3,536 students)
Harding University vs. LeTourneau University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or LeTourneau University?
- LeTourneau University is 49.6% more expensive to attend than Harding University for in-state tuition ($33,670.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.6% higher at LeTourneau University than Harding University ($33,670.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harding University than LeTourneau University ($19,558 vs. $26,974)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 29.9% lower than costs at LeTourneau University ($7,984 vs. $10,370)
- More students receive financial grant aid at LeTourneau University than Harding University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by LeTourneau University students is 39% larger than aid received Harding University ($20,412 vs. $14,682)
Harding University vs. LeTourneau University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or LeTourneau University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LeTourneau University or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at LeTourneau University (1158) is 23 points higher than at Harding University (1135)
- Incoming LeTourneau University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Harding University (25)
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at LeTourneau University (3.66)
- LeTourneau University has a higher acceptance rate (48.8%) than Harding University (45.1%)
Harding University vs. LeTourneau University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or LeTourneau 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 LeTourneau University and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Harding University is higher than LeTourneau University (63% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from LeTourneau University earn on average $11,300 more per year than Harding University graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $44,800)
- Harding University students graduate with a $84 lower median federal student loan debt than LeTourneau University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,084)
- Harding University graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than LeTourneau University graduates. ($279 vs. $280)
- More Harding University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LeTourneau University 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/