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Overview |
Harding University | Bellarmine University | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,805 | 2,970 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | #375 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | bellarmine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | Bellarmine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,500 | $44,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,500 | $44,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,984 | $9,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,558 | $22,813 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,682 | $36,264 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Harding University | Bellarmine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,254 | 3,878 | ||
| Admitted | 1,017 | 3,404 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 1100/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Harding University | Bellarmine University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | Bellarmine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $50,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Harding University | Bellarmine University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Harding University | Bellarmine University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | Bellarmine University | ||
| 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 Bellarmine University based on total student enrollment (4,805 students vs. 2,970 students)
Harding University vs. Bellarmine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or Bellarmine University?
- Bellarmine University is 95.7% more expensive to attend than Harding University for in-state tuition ($44,040.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.7% higher at Bellarmine University than Harding University ($44,040.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harding University than Bellarmine University ($19,558 vs. $22,813)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 21.7% lower than costs at Bellarmine University ($7,984 vs. $9,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bellarmine University than Harding University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 147% larger than aid received Harding University ($36,264 vs. $14,682)
Harding University vs. Bellarmine University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or Bellarmine University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bellarmine University or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Harding University (1135) is 15 points higher than at Bellarmine University (1120)
- Incoming Harding University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Bellarmine University (25)
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Bellarmine University (3.42)
- Bellarmine University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Harding University (45.1%)
Harding University vs. Bellarmine University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or Bellarmine 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 Bellarmine University and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Bellarmine University is higher than Harding University (66% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Bellarmine University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Harding University graduates after ten years. ($50,300 vs. $44,800)
- Bellarmine University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Harding University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bellarmine University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Harding University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Bellarmine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harding University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/