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Overview |
Harding University | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Berea, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,805 | 3,220 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | #296 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | bw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,500 | $36,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,500 | $36,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,984 | $12,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,558 | $28,705 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,682 | $24,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Harding University | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,254 | 4,229 | ||
| Admitted | 1,017 | 3,258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 1043/1298 | ||
| 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 | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Harding University | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Harding University | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| 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 Baldwin-Wallace College based on total student enrollment (4,805 students vs. 3,220 students)
Harding University vs. Baldwin-Wallace College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or Baldwin-Wallace College?
- Baldwin Wallace College is 61.1% more expensive to attend than Harding University for in-state tuition ($36,250.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.1% higher at Baldwin-Wallace College than Harding University ($36,250.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harding University than Baldwin-Wallace College ($19,558 vs. $28,705)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 60.3% lower than costs at Baldwin Wallace College ($7,984 vs. $12,796)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baldwin Wallace College than Harding University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baldwin Wallace College students is 70.1% larger than aid received Harding University ($24,981 vs. $14,682)
Harding University vs. Baldwin-Wallace College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or Baldwin-Wallace College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Baldwin-Wallace College or Harding University .
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Baldwin-Wallace College (3.7)
- Baldwin-Wallace College has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Harding University (45.1%)
Harding University vs. Baldwin-Wallace College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or Baldwin-Wallace College? 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 Baldwin-Wallace College and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Baldwin-Wallace College is higher than Harding University (70% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Baldwin Wallace College earn on average $4,800 more per year than Harding University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $44,800)
- Baldwin Wallace College and Harding University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Baldwin Wallace College 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 Baldwin-Wallace College 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/