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Overview |
Harding University | Benedictine College | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Atchison, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,805 | 2,362 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | #662 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | benedictine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | Benedictine College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,500 | $32,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,500 | $32,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,984 | $11,580 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,558 | $30,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,682 | $20,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Harding University | Benedictine College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,254 | 2,895 | ||
| Admitted | 1,017 | 2,861 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 1110/1360 | ||
| 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 | Benedictine College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | Benedictine College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Harding University | Benedictine College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Harding University | Benedictine College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | Benedictine 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 Benedictine College based on total student enrollment (4,805 students vs. 2,362 students)
Harding University vs. Benedictine College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or Benedictine College?
- Benedictine College is 46.3% more expensive to attend than Harding University for in-state tuition ($32,920.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.3% higher at Benedictine College than Harding University ($32,920.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harding University than Benedictine College ($19,558 vs. $30,067)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 45% lower than costs at Benedictine College ($7,984 vs. $11,580)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine College than Harding University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedictine College students is 42.4% larger than aid received Harding University ($20,907 vs. $14,682)
Harding University vs. Benedictine College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or Benedictine College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedictine College or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Harding University (1135) is 6 points higher than at Benedictine College (1129)
- Incoming Harding University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Benedictine College (25)
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Benedictine College (3.57)
- Benedictine College has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Harding University (45.1%)
Harding University vs. Benedictine College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or Benedictine 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 Benedictine College and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Harding University is higher than Benedictine College (63% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Harding University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Benedictine College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $42,600)
- Benedictine College and Harding University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Benedictine College and Harding University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Benedictine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harding University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/