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Overview |
Harding University | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,805 | 15,755 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | #171 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | slu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,500 | $49,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,500 | $49,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,984 | $13,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,558 | $29,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,682 | $37,006 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Harding University | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,254 | 12,986 | ||
| Admitted | 1,017 | 11,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 1210/1400 | ||
| 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 | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $61,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Harding University | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Harding University | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| 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
- Saint Louis University Main Campus is larger than than Harding University based on total student enrollment (15,755 students vs. 4,805 students)
Harding University vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or Saint Louis University-Main Campus?
- Saint Louis University Main Campus is 121.3% more expensive to attend than Harding University for in-state tuition ($49,800.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.3% higher at Saint Louis University-Main Campus than Harding University ($49,800.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harding University than Saint Louis University-Main Campus ($19,558 vs. $29,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 74% lower than costs at Saint Louis University Main Campus ($7,984 vs. $13,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Louis University Main Campus than Harding University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Louis University Main Campus students is 152.1% larger than aid received Harding University ($37,006 vs. $14,682)
Harding University vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or Saint Louis University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Louis University Main Campus (1257) is 122 points higher than at Harding University (1135)
- Incoming Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Harding University (25)
- Accepted freshman Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Harding University (3.71)
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Harding University (45.1%)
Harding University vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or Saint Louis University-Main Campus? 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 Saint Louis University-Main Campus and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Harding University is higher than Saint Louis University Main Campus (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Saint Louis University Main Campus earn on average $17,000 more per year than Harding University graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $44,800)
- Saint Louis University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Harding University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Harding University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harding University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/