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Overview |
Harding University | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,805 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,500 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,500 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,984 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,558 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,682 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Harding University | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,254 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 1,017 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 1088/1320 | ||
| 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 | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Harding University | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Harding University | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | Arcadia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Harding University is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (4,805 students vs. 3,026 students)
Harding University vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 106.4% more expensive to attend than Harding University for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.4% higher at Arcadia than Harding University ($46,430.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harding University than Arcadia ($19,558 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 71.8% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($7,984 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than Harding University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 110.7% larger than aid received Harding University ($30,934 vs. $14,682)
Harding University vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Harding University (1135) is 31 points higher than at Arcadia (1104)
- Incoming Harding University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Arcadia (25)
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Harding University (45.1%)
Harding University vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Harding University is higher than Arcadia University (63% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Arcadia University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Harding University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $44,800)
- Arcadia University and Harding University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Arcadia University and Harding University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Harding University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/