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Overview |
Harding University | Brescia University | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,805 | 646 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | brescia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | Brescia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,984 | $10,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,558 | $16,127 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,682 | $24,180 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 87% |
Admission |
Harding University | Brescia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,254 | 1,936 | ||
| Admitted | 1,017 | 975 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 50.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.02 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 920/1190 | ||
| 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 | Brescia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | Brescia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $299 |
Diversity |
Harding University | Brescia University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
Harding University | Brescia University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | Brescia University | ||
| 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 Brescia University based on total student enrollment (4,805 students vs. 646 students)
Harding University vs. Brescia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or Brescia University?
- Brescia University is 20% more expensive to attend than Harding University for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20% higher at Brescia University than Harding University ($27,000.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brescia University than Harding University ($16,127 vs. $19,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 32% lower than costs at Brescia University ($7,984 vs. $10,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harding University than Brescia University (97% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brescia University students is 64.7% larger than aid received Harding University ($24,180 vs. $14,682)
Harding University vs. Brescia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or Brescia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brescia University or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Harding University (1135) is 132 points higher than at Brescia University (1003)
- Incoming Harding University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Brescia University (22)
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Brescia University (3.02)
- Brescia University has a higher acceptance rate (50.4%) than Harding University (45.1%)
Harding University vs. Brescia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or Brescia 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 Brescia University and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Harding University is higher than Brescia University (63% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Harding University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Brescia University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $42,400)
- Harding University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Brescia University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Harding University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Brescia University graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Harding University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brescia University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/