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Overview |
Harding University | BYUH | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Laie, HI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,805 | 2,735 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | #415 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | byuh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | BYUH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,500 | $6,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,500 | $6,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,984 | $8,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,558 | $15,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,682 | $5,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 67% |
Admission |
Harding University | BYUH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,254 | 1,479 | ||
| Admitted | 1,017 | 506 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 34.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 67.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 1023/1236 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Harding University | BYUH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | BYUH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $8,759 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $90 |
Diversity |
Harding University | BYUH | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 9% | ||
| % International | 6% | 38% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Harding University | BYUH | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | BYUH | ||
| 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 BYUH based on total student enrollment (4,805 students vs. 2,735 students)
Harding University vs. BYUH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or BYUH?
- Harding University is 260% more expensive to attend than BYUH for in-state tuition ($22,500.00 vs. $6,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 260% higher at Harding University than Brigham Young University Hawaii ($22,500.00 vs. $6,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brigham Young University Hawaii than Harding University ($15,835 vs. $19,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 10.6% lower than costs at Brigham Young University Hawaii ($7,984 vs. $8,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harding University than Brigham Young University Hawaii (97% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harding University students is 165.8% larger than aid received Brigham Young University Hawaii ($14,682 vs. $5,523)
Harding University vs. BYUH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or BYUH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BYUH or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Harding University (1135) is 37 points higher than at BYUH (1098)
- Incoming Harding University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at BYUH (24)
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at BYUH (3.47)
- Harding University has a higher acceptance rate (45.1%) than BYUH (34.2%)
Harding University vs. BYUH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or BYUH? 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 BYUH and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Harding University is higher than Brigham Young University Hawaii (63% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Brigham Young University Hawaii earn on average $3,500 more per year than Harding University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $44,800)
- Brigham Young University Hawaii students graduate with a $18,241 lower median federal student loan debt than Harding University graduates. ($8,759 vs. $27,000)
- BYUH graduates are paying $189 less per month on federal student loans than Harding University graduates. ($90 vs. $279)
- More BYUH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harding University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/